Carters (Hele Stores) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Carters (Hele Stores) 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 16 October 2024, 20 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: 113 Hele Road Torquay Devon, TQ2 7PS
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Carters (Hele Stores) among the 933 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 | 933 | 80% | ← Carters (Hele Stores) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Carters (Hele Stores) 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 Carters (Hele Stores), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty Loaf Barton Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Budgens Torquay Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Barton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| 4 Aces Health Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Crusty Loaf Bakery Chatto Road Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| 53.3 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Carters (Hele Stores)
What is Carters (Hele Stores)'s food hygiene rating?
Carters (Hele Stores) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Carters (Hele Stores) 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 Carters (Hele Stores) last inspected?
Carters (Hele Stores) was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Carters (Hele Stores)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carters (Hele Stores) compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Carters (Hele Stores) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Carters (Hele Stores) 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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