County Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
County Arms 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: Highertown, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3PY
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts County Arms 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% | ← County Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 County Arms 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 County Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHES Acadamy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| Happy Days Playbox Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Donnington Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Naturally Learning Truro Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Amberley House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bosvigo County Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Oliver Thompson Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about County Arms
What is County Arms's food hygiene rating?
County Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 December 2025.
Is County Arms 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 County Arms last inspected?
County Arms was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 County Arms?
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 County Arms compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and County Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects County Arms 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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