The Crown Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Crown 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
The rating dates from 16 April 2015, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Crown, 1 Victoria Square, Penzance, TR18 2EP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Crown 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 Crown 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 Crown 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 Crown Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flatties Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Bakedpz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Lamp And Whistle Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Newlyn Cheese And Charcuterie Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Le Raj Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Number Seven Gallery/Studio/Workshop Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Little India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about The Crown Inn
What is The Crown Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 16 April 2015.
Is The Crown 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 Crown Inn last inspected?
The Crown Inn was last inspected on 16 April 2015, more than 11 years 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 Crown 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 Crown 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 Crown Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Crown 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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Understanding this rating
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