Afroauthentic Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Afroauthentic Foods 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 21 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: 240 Union Street Torquay, TQ2 5QS
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Afroauthentic Foods sits behind roughly 934 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ← Afroauthentic Foods | |
| 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 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 Afroauthentic Foods 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 Afroauthentic Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Central Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Ashfield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2013 |
| Carters (Torre Stores) Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Belgrave Stores Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Brunchys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 74 Belgravia Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Atlantis Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
Questions about Afroauthentic Foods
What is Afroauthentic Foods's food hygiene rating?
Afroauthentic Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Afroauthentic Foods 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 Afroauthentic Foods last inspected?
Afroauthentic Foods was last inspected on 21 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 Afroauthentic Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Afroauthentic Foods compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Afroauthentic Foods holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Afroauthentic Foods 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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