The Garland Ox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Garland Ox holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 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 Garland Ox Inn, 65 Higher Bore Street, Bodmin, PL31 1JS
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Garland Ox sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← The Garland Ox | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Garland Ox 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 Garland Ox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Bodmin Convenience Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bosvena Events, Arts And Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| St Mary's R C School School/college/university | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Sainsburys Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Beacon Ace Academy School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| The Moor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about The Garland Ox
What is The Garland Ox's food hygiene rating?
The Garland Ox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 8 January 2018.
Is The Garland Ox safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Garland Ox last inspected?
The Garland Ox was last inspected on 8 January 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 Garland Ox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Garland Ox compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Garland Ox holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Garland Ox 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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