Burlington Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
Burlington Hotel 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 16 August 2024, 22 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: 462-466 Babbacombe Road Torquay Devon Torquay, TQ1 1HN
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Burlington Hotel 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% | ← Burlington Hotel | |
| 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 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 Burlington Hotel 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 Burlington Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Waters Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2022 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Ansteys Cove Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
Questions about Burlington Hotel
What is Burlington Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Burlington Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 16 August 2024.
Is Burlington Hotel 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 Burlington Hotel last inspected?
Burlington Hotel was last inspected on 16 August 2024, 22 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 Burlington Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burlington Hotel compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Burlington Hotel holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Burlington Hotel 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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