Proper Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Proper Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 December 2020, more than 5 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: 69 Torbay Road Paignton, TQ4 6AJ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Proper Shop among the 934 places in Torbay holding top marks, 81% 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 | 934 | 81% | ← Proper Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 364 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 Proper Shop 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 Proper Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Tutto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Crawshay, John Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Coffee 'n' Cone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Cinnamon and Olives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Berry Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Barclay Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Cherwood Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| B&B Near The Sea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Proper Shop
What is Proper Shop's food hygiene rating?
Proper Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 15 December 2020.
Is Proper Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Proper Shop last inspected?
Proper Shop was last inspected on 15 December 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Proper Shop?
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 Proper Shop compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Proper Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Proper Shop 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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