The Dressed Crab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
The Dressed Crab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2025, 13 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: 14 Vaughan Parade Torquay, TQ2 5EG
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Dressed Crab among the 934 places in Torbay holding top marks, 81% 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 | 81% | ← The Dressed Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 The Dressed Crab 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 The Dressed Crab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about The Dressed Crab
What is The Dressed Crab's food hygiene rating?
The Dressed Crab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 10 June 2025.
Is The Dressed Crab 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dressed Crab last inspected?
The Dressed Crab was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 The Dressed Crab?
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 The Dressed Crab compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Dressed Crab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Dressed Crab 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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