The Longboat Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Longboat Hotel 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2HZ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Longboat Hotel 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% | ← The Longboat Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Longboat Hotel 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 Longboat Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Lamp And Whistle Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Le Raj Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bakedpz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Body Ace Gym Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Number Seven Gallery/Studio/Workshop Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cornish Rail Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Longboat Hotel
What is The Longboat Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Longboat Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Longboat Hotel 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 The Longboat Hotel last inspected?
The Longboat Hotel was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Longboat Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Longboat Hotel compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Longboat Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Longboat Hotel 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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