The Falcon Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
The Falcon Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Falcon Hotel was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Breakwater Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8SD
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Falcon 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 Falcon 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 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 Falcon 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 Falcon Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge Bude Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Life's A Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| LWC Ice Cream Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Pink Penguin Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Brendon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| The Grosvenor Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| The Split Bean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Falcon Hotel
What is The Falcon Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Falcon 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Falcon Hotel last inspected?
The Falcon Hotel was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Falcon 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Falcon 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 Falcon Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Falcon 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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Understanding this rating
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