Food hygiene ratings in Torbay
Torbay inspects and rates 1,527 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,185 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 342 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Torbay
Standards here are high: 81% of rated businesses in Torbay hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. 44 businesses, 4% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 957 | 81% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 12% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
Recently inspected in Torbay
The most recent inspections published by Torbay, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber House | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Golden Lily Chinese | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Hammonds | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Subway | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Two Beaches Bed & Breakfast | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Starbucks Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Costa Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| St Omer Residential Care Ltd | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Dunelm | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| The Crusty Loaf Bakery Plainmoor | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| The Wighton | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Torbay
The lowest-rated food businesses in Torbay are listed below. 2 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 31 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 1 July 2026 |
| Key's World Food Store | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| The Still House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 August 2026 |
| Devon Fresh Mart ltd | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2026 |
| Cozy Kitchen Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 July 2026 |
| Family Stores | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Bank | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 July 2026 |
| The Bay Coffee Company Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 July 2026 |
| Top Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| Mr Cook Steak and Grillhouse | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 June 2026 |
| Le Bistrot Pierre | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 June 2026 |
| Smugglers Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 June 2026 |
| Hyde Park Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Licence To Fill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Newton House Guest House | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Eastern Groceries and Butcher | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| Chunkies / Yankees Takeaway / Dough Boys / Loaded / Drizzl | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 January 2026 |
| E & M Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 December 2025 |
| Cochin Hypermart | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 December 2025 |
| Ashley Court Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Torbay
How many food businesses does Torbay rate?
Torbay publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,527 businesses, of which 1,185 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Torbay?
81% of rated businesses in Torbay hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Torbay have a bad hygiene rating?
44 food businesses in Torbay hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 31 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Torbay?
Environmental health officers employed by Torbay carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Torbay
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 4 Aces Health Centre 5 - Very good
- 53.3 5 - Very good
- 74 Belgravia 5 - Very good
- @Cafedelmar 5 - Very good
- A Farm Pizza 5 - Very good
- Abbey Refreshments 5 - Very good
- Abbey Service Station 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield South West Society 5 - Very good
- Abbeywood House 5 - Very good
- Abingdon House 5 - Very good
- abm catering @ Eden Park Primary School 5 - Very good
- abm catering @ Preston Primary School 5 - Very good
- Above Decks 5 - Very good
- Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store 5 - Very good
- Achieve Together 5 - Very good
- Acorn Alternative Provision Torbay 5 - Very good
- Acorn Lodge Hotel 5 - Very good
- Acorns Pre-school & Wrap Around Care 5 - Very good
- Adelphi Hotel 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- All Good Things Vegan 5 - Very good
- Allsorts 5 - Very good
- Alpine Lodge 5 - Very good
- Ambassador Hotel 5 - Very good
- Amber House 5 - Very good
- Ambers Cupcakes 5 - Very good
- Anchorage Hotel 5 - Very good
- Angels 5 - Very good
- Angie’s kitchen delights 5 - Very good
- Ansteys Cove Cafe 5 - Very good
- Apples N Pears 5 - Very good
- Arena Torquay 5 - Very good
- Ari’s international 5 - Very good
- Arran Lodge Guest House 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Ashfield Guest House 5 - Very good
- Ashwood Grange 5 - Very good
- At Thai 5 - Very good
- Atlantis Hotel 5 - Very good
- Aveland Court Care Home 5 - Very good
- Avron House 5 - Very good
- B&B Near The Sea 5 - Very good
- B's Place Guest House 5 - Very good
- Babbacombe Bay Cafe 5 - Very good
- Babbacombe Beach Cafe 5 - Very good
- Babbacombe Deli 5 - Very good
- Babbacombe Hotel 5 - Very good
- Babbacombe Inn 5 - Very good
- Babbacombe Model Village 5 - Very good
- Babbacombe Palms Guest House 5 - Very good
- Bake My Day Torbay 5 - Very good
- Barclay Guest House 5 - Very good
- Bargain Booze 5 - Very good
- Barton Cricket Club 5 - Very good
- Bascombe Court Residential Home, Kerry Osman 5 - Very good
- Battersway Court 5 - Very good
- Bay Bowls 5 - Very good
- Bay Tree Hotel 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-02. Browse all UK councils →