The Halfway House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Halfway House 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 25 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: Halfway House, Two Waters Foot, Liskeard, PL14 6HR
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Halfway House 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 Halfway House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Halfway House 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 Halfway House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrens Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Valley View Garage Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| East Taphouse Parkinson's Drop-in Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Braddock VA Cof E School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2018 |
| St Neot Village Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Caterlink @ St Neots Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Trevenna Farmhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about The Halfway House
What is The Halfway House's food hygiene rating?
The Halfway House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 25 February 2026.
Is The Halfway House 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 Halfway House last inspected?
The Halfway House was last inspected on 25 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 Halfway House?
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 Halfway House compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Halfway House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Halfway House 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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