East in the West food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
East in the West 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 22 December 2025, 6 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: 39 Torwood Street Torquay, TQ1 1DZ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts East in the West 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% | ← East in the West | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 East in the West 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 East in the West, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about East in the West
What is East in the West's food hygiene rating?
East in the West has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 22 December 2025.
Is East in the West 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 East in the West last inspected?
East in the West was last inspected on 22 December 2025, 6 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 East in the West?
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 East in the West compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and East in the West is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects East in the West 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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