Duncan, Ken food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
Duncan, Ken holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the hotel and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Duncan, Ken was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Tor Dean Hotel 27 Bampfylde Road Torquay, TQ2 5AY
How it compares in Torbay
A 1 is rare: only 29 of 1,158 rated places in Torbay score this low, about one in 40. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ← Duncan, Ken | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Duncan, Ken the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Duncan, Ken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandize Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bay Tree Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2013 |
| Acorn Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Acorns Pre-school & Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Carlton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Belmont Hotel, 66 Belgrave Road Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Atlantis Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| 74 Belgravia Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about Duncan, Ken
What is Duncan, Ken's food hygiene rating?
Duncan, Ken has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Torbay Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Duncan, Ken safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The hotel is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Duncan, Ken last inspected?
Duncan, Ken was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Duncan, Ken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duncan, Ken compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Duncan, Ken holds a 1. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Duncan, Ken 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Torbay, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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