The Brendon Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Brendon 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 26 September 2024, 21 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.
Address: Vicarage Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8SD
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Brendon 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% | ← The Brendon 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 Very 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 Brendon 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 The Brendon Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Split Bean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| LWC Ice Cream Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Pink Penguin Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Bellyrumbles Food Truck Mobile caterer | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Cafe Limelight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Granville Lodge Of Masons Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2014 |
| Kitchen Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about The Brendon Arms
What is The Brendon Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Brendon Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 26 September 2024.
Is The Brendon 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 The Brendon Arms last inspected?
The Brendon Arms was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Brendon Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Brendon Arms compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Brendon Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Brendon 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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