Ming Garden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Ming Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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: 112-114 Drew Street St Marys With Summercombe Brixham Torbay, TQ5 9JY
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Ming Garden 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% | ← Ming Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ming Garden 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 Ming Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| abm catering @ Eden Park Primary School School/college/university | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Brixham Sea Anglers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Ussi, Stephanie Anne Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Fairwinds Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Ming Garden
What is Ming Garden's food hygiene rating?
Ming Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Ming Garden 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ming Garden last inspected?
Ming Garden was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Ming Garden?
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 Ming Garden compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Ming Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Ming Garden 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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