Herring Stores - Old Mill Road food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Herring Stores - Old Mill Road 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 2025, 17 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: 15 Old Mill Road Torquay Devon, TQ2 6AU
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Herring Stores - Old Mill Road 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% | ← Herring Stores - Old Mill Road | |
| 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 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 Herring Stores - Old Mill Road 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 Herring Stores - Old Mill Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Farm Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| @Cafedelmar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Chelston Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Acorns Pre-school & Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Brandize Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Abingdon House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Abbey Service Station Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Bay Tree Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2013 |
Questions about Herring Stores - Old Mill Road
What is Herring Stores - Old Mill Road's food hygiene rating?
Herring Stores - Old Mill Road has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Herring Stores - Old Mill Road 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 Herring Stores - Old Mill Road last inspected?
Herring Stores - Old Mill Road was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Herring Stores - Old Mill Road?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Herring Stores - Old Mill Road compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Herring Stores - Old Mill Road holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Herring Stores - Old Mill Road 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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