Black Rock Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Black Rock Cafe 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0AG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Black Rock Cafe 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% | ← Black Rock Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Black Rock Cafe 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 Black Rock Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widemouth Bay Caravan Park Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 August 2024 |
| OA Surf Club Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Drifters (Oxo's) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Bay View Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Beach House Wet Fish Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Break Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Widemouth Bay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Gerrys Beach Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Black Rock Cafe
What is Black Rock Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Black Rock Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Black Rock Cafe 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 Black Rock Cafe last inspected?
Black Rock Cafe was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Black Rock Cafe?
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 Black Rock Cafe compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Black Rock Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Black Rock Cafe 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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