The Waterfront food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Waterfront 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
This is a fresh result: The Waterfront was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Waterfront Restaurant, Beach Lane, Perranporth, TR6 0BQ
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How this rating has changed
The Waterfront has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Waterfront among the 4,511 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← The Waterfront | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice And Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Perran Morva Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Perranporth Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Haddocks End Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Dolphin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| No. 4 Breakfast And Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Pavilion Ice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| The Cornish Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about The Waterfront
What is The Waterfront's food hygiene rating?
The Waterfront has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 22 July 2026.
Is The Waterfront 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 Waterfront last inspected?
The Waterfront was last inspected on 22 July 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 The Waterfront?
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 The Waterfront compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Waterfront is one of them.
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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The Waterfront is one of 57 rated food businesses in Perranporth. See every hygiene rating in Perranporth →
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