The Waterfront food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Waterfront holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Beach Lane, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0BQ
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Waterfront sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← The Waterfront | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Waterfront 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 Waterfront, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perran Morva Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Ice And Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| The Haddocks End Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Dolphin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| No. 4 Breakfast And Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Pavilion Ice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| The Cornish Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Sisu Mobile caterer | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Waterfront
What is The Waterfront's food hygiene rating?
The Waterfront has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 5 April 2024.
Is The Waterfront safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Waterfront last inspected?
The Waterfront was last inspected on 5 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Waterfront?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Waterfront compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Waterfront holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Waterfront 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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