St Mary's Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
St Mary's Takeaway 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
This is a fresh result: St Mary's Takeaway was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 143 St Marychurch Road Torquay, TQ1 3HW
How it compares in Torbay
That puts St Mary's Takeaway among the 933 places in Torbay holding top marks, 80% 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 | 933 | 80% | ← St Mary's Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 St Mary's Takeaway 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 St Mary's Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots and Laces Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Aveland Court Care Home Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Avron House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Beechcroft Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Angie’s kitchen delights Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Carters Warbro Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Chubbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Cary Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about St Mary's Takeaway
What is St Mary's Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 26 June 2026.
Is St Mary's Takeaway 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 St Mary's Takeaway last inspected?
St Mary's Takeaway was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Mary's Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 St Mary's Takeaway compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects St Mary's Takeaway 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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