Cafe On The Quay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isles of Scilly
Cafe On The Quay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2025, 13 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: Quayside Kitchen, The Quay, Hugh Town, TR21 0HU
How it compares in Isles of Scilly
That puts Cafe On The Quay among the 91 places in Isles of Scilly holding top marks, 91% 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 | 91 | 91% | ← Cafe On The Quay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 7 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 2 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 31 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cafe On The Quay 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 Cafe On The Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Siltagel Preserves Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Mermaid Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Tregarthens Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 245 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 June 2025 |
| St Agnes Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Atlantic Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Hugh Street Cafe Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Jacks Micro Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Cafe On The Quay
What is Cafe On The Quay's food hygiene rating?
Cafe On The Quay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isles of Scilly Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Cafe On The Quay 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe On The Quay last inspected?
Cafe On The Quay was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isles of Scilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe On The Quay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe On The Quay compare to other places in Isles of Scilly?
91% of the 100 rated food businesses in Isles of Scilly hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe On The Quay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isles of Scilly Council inspects Cafe On The Quay 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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