The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road 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 21 May 2018, more than 8 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: The Palms Hotel 537 Babbacombe Road Torquay, TQ1 1HQ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road 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 Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road 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 Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road
What is The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road's food hygiene rating?
The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 21 May 2018.
Is The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road 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 Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road last inspected?
The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road was last inspected on 21 May 2018, more than 8 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 The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road?
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 Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Palms Hotel, 537 Babbacombe Road 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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