Whip Tide food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Whip Tide holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Whip Tide was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 65D Bank Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1DL
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Whip Tide 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% | ← Whip Tide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whip Tide 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 Whip Tide, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Jee Tea Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Bunters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Choukette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Atlantic View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Barrel Cafe Mobile caterer | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Flounders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Freddies Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Whip Tide
What is Whip Tide's food hygiene rating?
Whip Tide has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Whip Tide 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whip Tide last inspected?
Whip Tide was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Whip Tide?
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 Whip Tide compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Whip Tide is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Whip Tide 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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