Hotel Peppers food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
Hotel Peppers 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 24 February 2022, more than 4 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: 551 Babbacombe Road Wellswood Torquay Torbay, TQ1 1HQ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Hotel Peppers 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% | ← Hotel Peppers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hotel Peppers 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 Hotel Peppers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 427 yards 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 Hotel Peppers
What is Hotel Peppers's food hygiene rating?
Hotel Peppers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 24 February 2022.
Is Hotel Peppers 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 Hotel Peppers last inspected?
Hotel Peppers was last inspected on 24 February 2022, more than 4 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 Hotel Peppers?
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 Hotel Peppers compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Hotel Peppers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Hotel Peppers 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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