Kingsholm Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
Kingsholm Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 May 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: 539 Babbacombe Road Wellswood Torquay Torbay, TQ1 1HQ
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Kingsholm Guest House sits behind roughly 934 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ← Kingsholm Guest House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kingsholm Guest 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 Kingsholm Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 292 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 Kingsholm Guest House
What is Kingsholm Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Kingsholm Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Kingsholm Guest House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kingsholm Guest House last inspected?
Kingsholm Guest House was last inspected on 1 May 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 Kingsholm Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kingsholm Guest House compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Kingsholm Guest House holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Kingsholm Guest 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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