Little Ears food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Little Ears 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: 6 Fore Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LN
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Little Ears among the 4,460 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Little Ears | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 Little Ears 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 Little Ears, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koffi & Croust Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Kook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Counter Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Central Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Harbour Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Chicken House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Herd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Hakari Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Little Ears
What is Little Ears's food hygiene rating?
Little Ears has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Little Ears 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 Little Ears last inspected?
Little Ears was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Little Ears?
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 Little Ears compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Little Ears is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Little Ears 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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Understanding this rating
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