The Westbank food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
The Westbank 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 11 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 54 Bampfylde Road Torquay, TQ2 5AY
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Westbank 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% | ← The Westbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Westbank 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 The Westbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandize Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Carlton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bay Tree Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2013 |
| Acorns Pre-school & Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Belmont Hotel, 66 Belgrave Road Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Atlantis Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Acorn Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| 74 Belgravia Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about The Westbank
What is The Westbank's food hygiene rating?
The Westbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 11 May 2026.
Is The Westbank 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 The Westbank last inspected?
The Westbank was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 months 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 The Westbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Westbank compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Westbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Westbank 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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