Crafty Isaac Merritt food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
Crafty Isaac Merritt 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 1 October 2024, 21 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: 54-58 Torquay Road Paignton, TQ3 3AA
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Crafty Isaac Merritt 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% | ← Crafty Isaac Merritt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crafty Isaac Merritt 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 Crafty Isaac Merritt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Cafe du Palais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Apples N Pears Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Burnside Court Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Cedar Court Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield South West Society Other catering premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Clydesdale Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2018 |
Questions about Crafty Isaac Merritt
What is Crafty Isaac Merritt's food hygiene rating?
Crafty Isaac Merritt has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Crafty Isaac Merritt 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 Crafty Isaac Merritt last inspected?
Crafty Isaac Merritt was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Crafty Isaac Merritt?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Crafty Isaac Merritt compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Crafty Isaac Merritt is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Crafty Isaac Merritt 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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