The Old Success Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Old Success Inn 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 19 August 2025, 10 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: Old Success Inn, Sennen Cove, Penzance, TR19 7DG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Old Success Inn 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 Old Success Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Old Success Inn 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 Old Success Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beach Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Sennen Cove Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Blue Lagoon Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Ice Cream Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| First And Last Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Shantys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 April 2025 |
| Sennen & Land's End Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2014 |
| First And Last Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about The Old Success Inn
What is The Old Success Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Success Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 19 August 2025.
Is The Old Success Inn 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 Old Success Inn last inspected?
The Old Success Inn was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Old Success Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Old Success Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Success Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Old Success Inn 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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