Hulstone, Katy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Hulstone, Katy 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 12 February 2026, 4 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: Elephant Restaurant 3-4 Beacon Terrace Torquay, TQ1 2BH
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Hulstone, Katy 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% | ← Hulstone, Katy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hulstone, Katy 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 Hulstone, Katy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Hulstone, Katy
What is Hulstone, Katy's food hygiene rating?
Hulstone, Katy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Hulstone, Katy 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 Hulstone, Katy last inspected?
Hulstone, Katy was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 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 Hulstone, Katy?
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 Hulstone, Katy compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Hulstone, Katy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Hulstone, Katy 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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