The Rod And Line food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Rod And Line 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 3 February 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Church Road, Tideford, Saltash, PL12 5HW
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How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rod And Line sits behind roughly 4,511 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,511 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ← The Rod And Line | |
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 The Rod And Line 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 Rod And Line, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tideford & St Germans Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Little Bangkok Mobile caterer | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Paul Bray And Son Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about The Rod And Line
What is The Rod And Line's food hygiene rating?
The Rod And Line has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 3 February 2025.
Is The Rod And Line 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 The Rod And Line last inspected?
The Rod And Line was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 19 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 Rod And Line?
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 The Rod And Line compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Rod And Line holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Rod And Line 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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The Rod And Line is one of 102 rated food businesses in Saltash. See every hygiene rating in Saltash →
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