Mermaid Inn

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Mermaid Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Bank, Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles Of Scilly, TR21 0HY, in the Isles of Scilly local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 December 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Isles of Scilly oversees 131 registered food businesses, of which 73% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Isles of Scilly is 4.9 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.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The Bank, Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles Of Scilly
Postcode
TR21 0HY
Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
770053

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Mermaid Inn?

Mermaid Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Isles of Scilly.

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 Mermaid Inn last inspected?

Mermaid Inn was last inspected on 2025-12-11. 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 Mermaid Inn located?

Mermaid Inn is located at The Bank, Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles Of Scilly , TR21 0HY, in the Isles of Scilly local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TR21 postcode area.