The Friendly Fork at The New Quay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Teignbridge
The Friendly Fork at The New 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 4 May 2026, 2 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: New Quay Inn Teignmouth, TQ14 8DA
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts The Friendly Fork at The New Quay among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← The Friendly Fork at The New Quay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 The Friendly Fork at The New 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 The Friendly Fork at The New Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Quay Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| King William Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Nelson's Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Devon Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Harbour Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Mini Heaven Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Milo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Auntie Boo's Secret Bakery Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
Questions about The Friendly Fork at The New Quay
What is The Friendly Fork at The New Quay's food hygiene rating?
The Friendly Fork at The New Quay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 4 May 2026.
Is The Friendly Fork at The New 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 The Friendly Fork at The New Quay last inspected?
The Friendly Fork at The New Quay was last inspected on 4 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Friendly Fork at The New 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Friendly Fork at The New Quay compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Friendly Fork at The New Quay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Friendly Fork at The New 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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