Lobster Box food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cornwall
Lobster Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: Lobster Box Cornwall, 5 - 7 The Crescent, Newquay, TR7 1DT
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Lobster Box 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% | ← Lobster Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lobster Box 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 Lobster Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Cream Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Barrow Boys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Blue Reef Aquarium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Choukette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Counter Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Freddo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Lobster Box
What is Lobster Box's food hygiene rating?
Lobster Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Lobster Box 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lobster Box last inspected?
Lobster Box was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Lobster Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lobster Box compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Lobster Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Lobster Box 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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