Walkabout Newquay food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Walkabout Newquay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Walkabout Inn, The Crescent, Newquay, TR7 1DS
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Walkabout Newquay 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% | ← Walkabout Newquay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Walkabout Newquay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Boys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Blue Reef Aquarium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Counter Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cornish Cream Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Koffi & Croust Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Kook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about Walkabout Newquay
What is Walkabout Newquay's food hygiene rating?
Walkabout Newquay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Walkabout Newquay 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walkabout Newquay last inspected?
Walkabout Newquay was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
How does Walkabout Newquay compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Walkabout Newquay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Walkabout Newquay 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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Understanding this rating
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Walkabout Newquay is one of 385 rated food businesses in Newquay. See every hygiene rating in Newquay →
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