Maja Polish Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Maja Polish Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 Market Street Torquay, TQ1 3AA
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Maja Polish Shop among the 934 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 | 934 | 80% | ← Maja Polish Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Maja Polish Shop 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 Maja Polish Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Blackmore, Gary Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Christies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Beach House Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2018 |
Questions about Maja Polish Shop
What is Maja Polish Shop's food hygiene rating?
Maja Polish Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Maja Polish Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maja Polish Shop last inspected?
Maja Polish Shop was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Maja Polish Shop?
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 Maja Polish Shop compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Maja Polish Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Maja Polish Shop 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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