The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli 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 28 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: Units 14 & 15 The Market Market Street Ellacombe Torquay, TQ1 3AE
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli 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% | ← The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli 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 The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Blackmore, Gary Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Christies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Beach House Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2018 |
Questions about The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli
What is The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli 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 The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli last inspected?
The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli was last inspected on 28 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 The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli 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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