Harbour Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
Harbour Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Harbour Inn was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 59 Roundham Road Paignton, TQ4 6DS
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Harbour Inn 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% | ← Harbour Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harbour Inn 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 Harbour Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Verde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Briars Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Belle Vue Nursing Home Caring Premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| B's Place Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Adelphi Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2014 |
| Beecroft Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2014 |
| Coffee 'n' Cone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Caffe Tutto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Harbour Inn
What is Harbour Inn's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Harbour Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harbour Inn last inspected?
Harbour Inn was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harbour Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harbour Inn compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Harbour Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Harbour Inn 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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