The Weary Friar
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The Weary Friar is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Weary Friar Inn, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6QS, in the Cornwall local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cornwall oversees 5,272 registered food businesses, of which 93% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cornwall is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Weary Friar?
The Weary Friar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cornwall.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Weary Friar last inspected?
The Weary Friar was last inspected on 2025-10-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Weary Friar located?
The Weary Friar is located at Weary Friar Inn, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall , PL12 6QS, in the Cornwall local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PL12 postcode area.