Bencoolen Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Bencoolen Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: Bencoolen Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8PJ
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Bencoolen Inn sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Bencoolen Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bencoolen 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 Bencoolen Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Bude Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Kitchen Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Bellyrumbles Food Truck Mobile caterer | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Granville Lodge Of Masons Pub/bar/nightclub | 269 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2014 |
| Sweet P Confectionery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2016 |
| Silver River Cornwall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Tiandi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| La Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Bencoolen Inn
What is Bencoolen Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bencoolen Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Bencoolen Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bencoolen Inn last inspected?
Bencoolen Inn was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Bencoolen Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bencoolen Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Bencoolen Inn holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Bencoolen 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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