Archie Browns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Archie Browns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 April 2024, more than 2 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: Bread Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2EQ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Archie Browns 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% | ← Archie Browns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Archie Browns 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 Archie Browns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Cafe And Pasty Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Game On Cornwall Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Newlyn Cheese And Charcuterie Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Co-Operative Pioneer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Causeway Express Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Harris' Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Loafs Bakery Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Flatties Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Archie Browns
What is Archie Browns's food hygiene rating?
Archie Browns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 5 April 2024.
Is Archie Browns 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Archie Browns last inspected?
Archie Browns was last inspected on 5 April 2024, more than 2 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 Archie Browns?
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 Archie Browns compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Archie Browns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Archie Browns 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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