Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 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: The Park Lane 1 Torwood Street Torquay, TQ1 1ED
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird 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% | ← Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird 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 Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird
What is Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird's food hygiene rating?
Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird last inspected?
Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird was last inspected on 4 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 Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Park Lane / The Pie Project / Dirty Bird 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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