The Trawler food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
The Trawler holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 28 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Trawler 66 North Boundary Road Brixham, TQ5 8LA
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Trawler sits behind roughly 934 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ← The Trawler | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Trawler 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 Trawler, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Cambridge Road Post Office & Store Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Dyson, Heather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Sainsbury's (Supermarket) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Melville Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Brookside Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Fairwinds Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Furzeham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The Trawler
What is The Trawler's food hygiene rating?
The Trawler has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 28 November 2024.
Is The Trawler safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Trawler last inspected?
The Trawler was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 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 The Trawler?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Trawler compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while The Trawler holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Trawler 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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