The Orange Tree Restaurant food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
The Orange Tree Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14-16 Parkhill Road Torquay, TQ1 2AL
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Orange Tree Restaurant 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% | ← The Orange Tree Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Orange Tree Restaurant 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 Orange Tree Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about The Orange Tree Restaurant
What is The Orange Tree Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Orange Tree Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 1 August 2024.
Is The Orange Tree Restaurant 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Orange Tree Restaurant last inspected?
The Orange Tree Restaurant was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 Orange Tree Restaurant?
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 The Orange Tree Restaurant compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Orange Tree Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Orange Tree Restaurant 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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