Elton's Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
Elton's Bar 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 31 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 4 At Harbourside Torwood Street Torquay, TQ1 1EB
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Elton's Bar among the 934 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 | 934 | 80% | ← Elton's Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Elton's Bar 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 Elton's Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Elton's Bar
What is Elton's Bar's food hygiene rating?
Elton's Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Elton's Bar 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 Elton's Bar last inspected?
Elton's Bar was last inspected on 31 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Elton's Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elton's Bar compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Elton's Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Elton's Bar 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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