Maharajah food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Maharajah 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 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 39 Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2NE
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Maharajah among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Maharajah | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Maharajah 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 Maharajah, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Crimps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Great Western Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Griffin Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Eliot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Garam Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Maharajah
What is Maharajah's food hygiene rating?
Maharajah has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Maharajah 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 Maharajah last inspected?
Maharajah was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months 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 Maharajah?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maharajah compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Maharajah is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Maharajah 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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