Key's World Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Key's World Food Store holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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: 19 Union Street Torquay Torbay, TQ1 1ES
How it compares in Torbay
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 1,161 rated places in Torbay score this low, about one in 581. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Key's World Food Store |
A further 361 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Key's World Food Store the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Key's World Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Blackmore, Gary Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Christies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
Questions about Key's World Food Store
What is Key's World Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Key's World Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Torbay Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Key's World Food Store safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Key's World Food Store last inspected?
Key's World Food Store was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 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 Key's World Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Key's World Food Store compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Key's World Food Store holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Key's World Food Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Torbay, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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