The Wine Loft food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
The Wine Loft 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 27 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: 42 Middle Street Brixham Torbay, TQ5 8ER
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Wine Loft 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% | ← The Wine Loft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Wine Loft 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 Wine Loft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Middle Street Bagel Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| At Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Brixham Maid Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Crafty Cwtch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Esca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Driftwood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2018 |
| Lucky Boat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| High Tide Fisheries Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Wine Loft
What is The Wine Loft's food hygiene rating?
The Wine Loft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 27 February 2026.
Is The Wine Loft 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 The Wine Loft last inspected?
The Wine Loft was last inspected on 27 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 The Wine Loft?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Wine Loft compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Wine Loft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Wine Loft 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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