The Local Thai food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
The Local Thai 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 9 March 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: 75 Torbay Road Paignton, TQ4 6AJ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Local Thai 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 Local Thai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Local Thai 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 Local Thai, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee 'n' Cone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Caffe Tutto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Crawshay, John Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Berry Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Cinnamon and Olives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Barclay Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Cherwood Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| B&B Near The Sea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about The Local Thai
What is The Local Thai's food hygiene rating?
The Local Thai has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 9 March 2026.
Is The Local Thai 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 Local Thai last inspected?
The Local Thai was last inspected on 9 March 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 Local Thai?
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 The Local Thai compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Local Thai is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Local Thai 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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