Yew Tree House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
Yew Tree 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 1 March 2024, more than 2 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: Yew Tree House 21 Headland Park Road Preston Paignton Torbay, TQ3 2EN
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Yew Tree House among the 933 places in Torbay holding top marks, 80% 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 | 933 | 80% | ← Yew Tree House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Very 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 Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braemar House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Channel View Hotel - Upper Deck Bistro Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Big Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Braedene Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
| Beaches Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| All Good Things Vegan Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bayside Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2018 |
| Cedar Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Yew Tree House
What is Yew Tree House's food hygiene rating?
Yew Tree House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 1 March 2024.
Is Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree House last inspected?
Yew Tree House was last inspected on 1 March 2024, more than 2 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 Yew Tree House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yew Tree House compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Yew Tree House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Yew Tree 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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