Kings Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
Kings Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2014, more than 12 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: 44 Bampfylde Road Torquay Devon, TQ2 5AY
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Kings Lodge 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% | ← Kings Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Kings Lodge 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 Kings Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandize Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bay Tree Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2013 |
| Carlton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Belmont Hotel, 66 Belgrave Road Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Atlantis Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| 74 Belgravia Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Acorn Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Brunchys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Kings Lodge
What is Kings Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Kings Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 12 June 2014.
Is Kings Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Lodge last inspected?
Kings Lodge was last inspected on 12 June 2014, more than 12 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 Kings Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Lodge compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Kings Lodge 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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