Costcutters food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Costcutters 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 19 February 2018, more than 8 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: Regent House Gerston Road Paignton, TQ4 5DY
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutters 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% | ← Costcutters | |
| 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 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 Costcutters 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 Costcutters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee#1 Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Cinnamon and Olives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Crawshay, John Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Caffe Tutto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Adelphi Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2014 |
| Cafe du Palais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Coffee 'n' Cone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Costcutters
What is Costcutters's food hygiene rating?
Costcutters has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 19 February 2018.
Is Costcutters 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 Costcutters last inspected?
Costcutters was last inspected on 19 February 2018, more than 8 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 Costcutters?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutters compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutters holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Costcutters 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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