The Elmdene Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torbay
The Elmdene Guesthouse 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 13 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: Rathmore Road Torquay Devon, TQ2 6NZ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Elmdene Guesthouse 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% | ← The Elmdene Guesthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Elmdene Guesthouse 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 The Elmdene Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechmount Caring Premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Cantina, richard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Abbey Refreshments Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| @Cafedelmar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| A Farm Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Carlton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Acorns Pre-school & Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Chelston Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about The Elmdene Guesthouse
What is The Elmdene Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
The Elmdene Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 13 May 2024.
Is The Elmdene Guesthouse 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 The Elmdene Guesthouse last inspected?
The Elmdene Guesthouse was last inspected on 13 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 The Elmdene Guesthouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Elmdene Guesthouse compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Elmdene Guesthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Elmdene Guesthouse 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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