Fairwinds food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
Fairwinds 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 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 166 New Road Brixham Devon, TQ5 8DA
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Fairwinds 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% | ← Fairwinds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fairwinds 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 Fairwinds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Camplins Cakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Sainsbury's (Supermarket) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| The Pantry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cambridge Road Post Office & Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Dyson, Heather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ming Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Fairwinds
What is Fairwinds's food hygiene rating?
Fairwinds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Fairwinds 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 Fairwinds last inspected?
Fairwinds was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Fairwinds?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fairwinds compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Fairwinds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Fairwinds 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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