The Union Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Union Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Union Inn was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Union Inn, Fore Street, St Ives, TR26 1AB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Union Inn 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 Union Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Union Inn 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 Union Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Fire House Bar And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Beer And Bird Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Cornish Cream Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry St Ives Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Palais Provisions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Reef & Beef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| St Ives Coffee & Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Union Inn
What is The Union Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Union Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 24 June 2026.
Is The Union Inn 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 Union Inn last inspected?
The Union Inn was last inspected on 24 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Union Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Union Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Union Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Union Inn 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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