Pub and Restaurant Fire Risk Assessments in Cornwall
Busy kitchens, crowded bars and unfamiliar customers leave little room for uncertainty.
Cornwall Fire Risk Assessments provides professional fire risk assessments for pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés and hospitality venues throughout Cornwall.
We help operators understand their responsibilities, protect customers and staff, and identify practical improvements without unnecessary disruption to the business.
Cornwall Fire Risk Assessments is the regional service of JCH Safety, an established independent health and safety consultancy operating from Praa Sands, near Penzance.
Our assessments consider the venue at its busiest, including peak trading periods, events, seasonal demand and late-night operation.
Fire Safety in Hospitality
Supporting hospitality businesses where public occupancy, cooking, electrical equipment and changing trading conditions create distinct fire safety demands.
Traditional Pubs and Inns
Village pubs, historic inns and licensed premises with bars, cellars, kitchens and customer areas.
Restaurants and Bistros
Independent restaurants, dining venues and food-led businesses with commercial cooking facilities.
Bars and Late-Night Venues
Licensed premises with changing occupancy, entertainment, music and extended opening hours.
Cafés and Coffee Shops
Customer-facing cafés, coffee shops and smaller food premises with seating and preparation areas.
Coastal Hospitality Businesses
Pubs, restaurants and cafés operating in Cornwall’s coastal towns, harbours and visitor destinations.
Gastro Pubs
Food-led licensed premises combining commercial kitchens, dining spaces, bars and customer accommodation.
Clubs and Entertainment Venues
Premises hosting music, performers, social events and larger numbers of customers.
Wedding and Event Venues
Hospitality venues used for private functions, weddings, celebrations and temporary events.
Takeaways with Customer Areas
Takeaway premises with public waiting areas, cooking equipment and late-night trading.
Visitor Attractions with Catering
Seasonal attractions and visitor destinations containing cafés, bars or food-service facilities.
Where a pub, inn or restaurant also provides bedrooms, the assessment must include the additional risks associated with sleeping accommodation.
Does a Pub or Restaurant Need a Fire Risk Assessment?
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is completed, recorded and kept under review.
The assessment should reflect the premises at its busiest, not simply when it is closed or quiet.
Occupancy can change quickly during weekends, festivals, sporting events, private functions and the summer season.
What Does the Assessment Cover?
The assessment considers how the premises operates, how a fire could start and whether everyone could leave safely.
- Commercial cooking and kitchen equipment
- Extraction systems, filters and grease deposits
- Gas and electrical installations
- Cellars, bottle stores and compressed gases
- Smoking terraces and outdoor heaters
- Candles and decorative lighting
- Furniture, displays and seasonal decorations
- Escape routes, stairs and final exits
- Occupancy levels and inward-opening doors
- Fire doors and compartmentation
- Fire alarms and automatic detection
- Emergency lighting and fire safety signs
- Extinguishers, fire blankets and wet-chemical equipment
- Disabled evacuation arrangements
- Staff training and emergency procedures
- DJs, performers and third-party electrical equipment
- Testing, servicing and record keeping
Kitchens Need Particular Attention
Cooking remains one of the most significant fire hazards in hospitality premises.
The assessment considers commercial cooking equipment, extraction systems, heated oils, fuel supplies and the separation between kitchens and customer areas.
Cleaning and servicing arrangements should reflect the type and frequency of cooking rather than rely on a generic interval.
- Separation between kitchens and customer areas
- Cleaning of filters, canopies and ductwork
- Gas and electrical isolation controls
- Deep-fat frying and heated cooking oils
- Positioning of combustible materials
- Fire doors and shutters
- Suitable firefighting equipment
- Close-down and end-of-shift procedures
Could Everyone Get Out?
Customers may be unfamiliar with the building, affected by alcohol or concentrated within entertainment and dining areas.
Escape routes must be obvious, unobstructed and immediately openable without a key or specialist knowledge.
The assessment considers maximum occupancy, furniture layouts, external terraces, alternative exits and whether staff understand how to manage an evacuation.
Clear Reports and Practical Priorities
Your report is designed to help owners, managers and maintenance teams understand what needs attention and monitor progress.
Premises-Specific Scope
A clear description of the venue, its activities, occupancy and the areas included within the assessment.
Hazards and Precautions
Identification of significant hazards, people at risk, existing precautions and photographs where helpful.
Prioritised Actions
An overall fire risk rating, clear recommendations and a practical action checklist.
Independent Hospitality Experience
Our service is led by a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner and registered fire risk assessor with more than 20 years of professional experience.
We do not sell fire alarms, extinguishers or remedial work. Recommendations are independent, proportionate and based on the needs of the venue.
Through JCH Safety, wider support is also available for hospitality businesses and event operators.
Additional Support Through JCH Safety
Pub and Restaurant Assessments Across Cornwall
Supporting hospitality businesses and licensed venues throughout Cornwall.
Penzance, St Ives, Hayle, Helston, Falmouth, Truro, Newquay, Redruth, Camborne, St Austell, Bodmin, Wadebridge, Padstow, Liskeard, Launceston, Bude and surrounding areas.
Multi-site visits can be arranged for hospitality groups and operators responsible for several venues.
Request a Fixed Quotation
Whether you run a village pub, coastal restaurant, busy bar or late-night venue, Cornwall Fire Risk Assessments can help make your fire safety responsibilities clear.
Contact us with the location, maximum occupancy, number of floors and details of any cooking or entertainment. We will confirm the scope and provide a fixed quotation.