Famous Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Famous Barrel 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 13 February 2013, more than 13 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 Famous Barrel, St Thomas Street, Penryn, TR10 8JP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Famous Barrel 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% | ← Famous Barrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Famous Barrel 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 Famous Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys Country Store & Warehouse Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Cantina Vegan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Cafe On The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Choy Hung Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cross Keys Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Falmouth Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Dwell Cafe / Highway Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Falmouth Community School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Famous Barrel
What is Famous Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Famous Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 13 February 2013.
Is Famous Barrel 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 Famous Barrel last inspected?
Famous Barrel was last inspected on 13 February 2013, more than 13 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 Famous Barrel?
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 Famous Barrel compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Famous Barrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Famous Barrel 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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