Brookside Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
Brookside Guesthouse 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 28 March 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: 160 New Road Brixham Torbay, TQ5 8DA
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Brookside Guesthouse 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% | ← Brookside Guesthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brookside Guesthouse 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 Brookside Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwinds Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Sainsbury's (Supermarket) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Cambridge Road Post Office & Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Camplins Cakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Dyson, Heather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Pantry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Ming Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Brookside Guesthouse
What is Brookside Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
Brookside Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 28 March 2024.
Is Brookside Guesthouse 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 Brookside Guesthouse last inspected?
Brookside Guesthouse was last inspected on 28 March 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 Brookside Guesthouse?
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 Brookside Guesthouse compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Brookside Guesthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Brookside Guesthouse 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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