Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 5 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: 280 Union Street Torquay, TQ2 5QY
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre sits behind roughly 1,076 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ← Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Torre 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 Torre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Carters (Torre Stores) Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Central Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Belgrave Stores Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Brunchys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 74 Belgravia Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Atlantis Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Belmont Hotel, 66 Belgrave Road Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre
What is Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre's food hygiene rating?
Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torbay Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre last inspected?
Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 5 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 Torre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Crusty Loaf Bakery Torre 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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