The Towan Blystra food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Towan Blystra holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: JD Wetherspoon, The Towan Blystra, 12 - 16 Cliff Road, TR7 1SG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Towan Blystra among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Towan Blystra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Towan Blystra none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Towan Blystra, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garam Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Griffin Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Istanbul Grill Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Cornish Cream Teas Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Cornwall Hampers And Gifts Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Dish Cornwall Other catering premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Great Western Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Towan Blystra
What is The Towan Blystra's food hygiene rating?
The Towan Blystra has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 6 January 2026.
Is The Towan Blystra safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Towan Blystra last inspected?
The Towan Blystra was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Towan Blystra?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Towan Blystra compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Towan Blystra is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Towan Blystra and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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