Harbour Rest Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Harbour Rest 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 24 August 2023, 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: The Harbour Rest Cafe, 1 South Quay Hill, Newquay, TR7 1HR
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Harbour Rest 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% | ← Harbour Rest 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 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 Harbour Rest 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 Harbour Rest Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakari Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Herd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Harbour Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Cafe Cloud Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Koffi & Croust Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Kook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Counter Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Becketts Seafood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about Harbour Rest Cafe
What is Harbour Rest Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Rest Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 24 August 2023.
Is Harbour Rest 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 Harbour Rest Cafe last inspected?
Harbour Rest Cafe was last inspected on 24 August 2023, 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 Harbour Rest Cafe?
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 Harbour Rest Cafe compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Harbour Rest Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Harbour Rest 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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