Golden Sands food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
Golden Sands holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 247 Torquay Road Paignton, TQ3 2HL
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Golden Sands 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% | ← Golden Sands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Golden Sands 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 Golden Sands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Braedene Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
| Beaches Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Braemar House Caring Premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| All Good Things Vegan Mobile caterer | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bayside Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2018 |
| Channel View Hotel - Upper Deck Bistro Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Clydesdale Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2018 |
Questions about Golden Sands
What is Golden Sands's food hygiene rating?
Golden Sands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Golden Sands 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Sands last inspected?
Golden Sands was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Golden Sands?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Sands compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Sands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Golden Sands 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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