Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook 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
This rating dates from 26 July 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 2 Cherry Brook Square Hookhills Road Churston With Galmpton Paignton Torbay Paignton, TQ4 7LY
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook 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% | ← Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook 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 Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Tots Childminding Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Beverley Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Amber House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Braeside@Sunflowers Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Harbour Rise Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| B's Place Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook
What is Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook's food hygiene rating?
Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 26 July 2024.
Is Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook 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 Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook last inspected?
Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook was last inspected on 26 July 2024, 23 months 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 Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook 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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