The Co-op Torquay food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Torbay
The Co-op Torquay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Co-op Torquay was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 3 4-24 Torwood Street Torquay, TQ1 1EB
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Co-op Torquay among the 933 places in Torbay holding top marks, 80% 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 | 933 | 80% | ← The Co-op Torquay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Co-op Torquay 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 Co-op Torquay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about The Co-op Torquay
What is The Co-op Torquay's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op Torquay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Co-op Torquay 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Co-op Torquay last inspected?
The Co-op Torquay was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Co-op Torquay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Co-op Torquay compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-op Torquay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Co-op Torquay 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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