Avalon Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
Avalon Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 20 March 2013, more than 13 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: 4 Edgcumbe Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2QD
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Avalon Guest House 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% | ← Avalon Guest House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Avalon Guest House 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 Avalon Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chynoweth Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2013 |
| Caterlink At Newquay Junior Academy School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Eliot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Colonial Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Crimps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Barrowfield Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Great Western Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Avalon Guest House
What is Avalon Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Avalon Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 March 2013.
Is Avalon Guest House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avalon Guest House last inspected?
Avalon Guest House was last inspected on 20 March 2013, more than 13 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 Avalon Guest House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avalon Guest House compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Avalon Guest House holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Avalon Guest House 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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