M & S News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
M & S News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 November 2016, more than 9 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: 62 Old Torquay Road Paignton Devon, TQ3 2RB
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so M & S News sits behind roughly 934 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ← M & S News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 M & S News 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 M & S News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braemar House Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Channel View Hotel - Upper Deck Bistro Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Big Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Braedene Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
| Beaches Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| All Good Things Vegan Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bayside Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2018 |
| Cedar Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about M & S News
What is M & S News's food hygiene rating?
M & S News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 25 November 2016.
Is M & S News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was M & S News last inspected?
M & S News was last inspected on 25 November 2016, more than 9 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 M & S News?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M & S News compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while M & S News holds a 4. 144 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects M & S News 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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