The Carriers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Carriers Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 March 2018, more than 8 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 Strand, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8QU
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Carriers Inn sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ← The Carriers Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Carriers 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 Carriers Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver River Cornwall Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Tiandi Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| La Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Sweet P Confectionery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2016 |
| Kitchen Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Temple Cornwall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| North Coast Wine Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Scoop Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Carriers Inn
What is The Carriers Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Carriers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 20 March 2018.
Is The Carriers Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Carriers Inn last inspected?
The Carriers Inn was last inspected on 20 March 2018, more than 8 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 The Carriers Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Carriers Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Carriers Inn holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Carriers 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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