Londis / Strand Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Torbay
Londis / Strand Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Londis / Strand Convenience Store was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor 2 The Strand Torquay, TQ1 2AA
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis / Strand Convenience Store sits behind roughly 933 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 933 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ← Londis / Strand Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Londis / Strand Convenience Store 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 Londis / Strand Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Londis / Strand Convenience Store
What is Londis / Strand Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Londis / Strand Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Londis / Strand Convenience Store 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis / Strand Convenience Store last inspected?
Londis / Strand Convenience Store was last inspected on 29 May 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 Londis / Strand Convenience Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Londis / Strand Convenience Store compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Londis / Strand Convenience Store holds a 4. 144 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Londis / Strand Convenience 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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