Briars Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
Briars Hotel 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
This is a fresh result: Briars Hotel was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 26 Sands Road Paignton, TQ4 6EJ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Briars Hotel 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% | ← Briars Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Briars Hotel 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 Briars Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Verde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Belle Vue Nursing Home Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Adelphi Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2014 |
| Beecroft Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2014 |
| Coffee 'n' Cone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Caffe Tutto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Cinnamon and Olives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| B's Place Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about Briars Hotel
What is Briars Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Briars Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Briars Hotel 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 Briars Hotel last inspected?
Briars Hotel was last inspected on 29 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 Briars Hotel?
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 Briars Hotel compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Briars Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Briars Hotel 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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