Sonachan House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
Sonachan House 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 22 May 2023, more than 3 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: 35 St Andrews Road Roundham With Hyde Paignton Torbay, TQ4 6HA
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Sonachan House 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% | ← Sonachan House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Sonachan House 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 Sonachan House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braeside@Sunflowers Caring Premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Amber House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Beecroft Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2014 |
| Belle Vue Nursing Home Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Briars Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Cafe Verde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| B's Place Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Adelphi Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2014 |
Questions about Sonachan House
What is Sonachan House's food hygiene rating?
Sonachan House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 22 May 2023.
Is Sonachan House 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 Sonachan House last inspected?
Sonachan House was last inspected on 22 May 2023, more than 3 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 Sonachan House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sonachan House compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Sonachan House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Sonachan House 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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