Evans Family Foods food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Torbay
Evans Family Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 8 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 49 Stoke Gabriel Road Churston With Galmpton Brixham Torbay, TQ5 0NQ
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Evans Family Foods 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% | ← Evans Family Foods | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Evans Family Foods 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 Evans Family Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bascombe Court Residential Home, Kerry Osman Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Hookhills Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Beverley Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| J&J Wilson Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2019 |
| Cafe Greenway House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about Evans Family Foods
What is Evans Family Foods's food hygiene rating?
Evans Family Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Evans Family Foods 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Evans Family Foods last inspected?
Evans Family Foods was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Evans Family Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Evans Family Foods compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Evans Family Foods holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Evans Family Foods 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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