Inn On The Quay food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
Inn On The Quay 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 3 December 2024, 19 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: Inn On The Quay Tanners Road Paignton, TQ4 6LP
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Inn On The Quay 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% | ← Inn On The Quay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Inn On The Quay 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 Inn On The Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braeside@Sunflowers Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Amber House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| B's Place Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Bubble Tots Childminding Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Earlston House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Beecroft Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2014 |
| Belle Vue Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Cafe Verde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Inn On The Quay
What is Inn On The Quay's food hygiene rating?
Inn On The Quay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Inn On The Quay 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 Inn On The Quay last inspected?
Inn On The Quay was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Inn On The Quay?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Inn On The Quay compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Inn On The Quay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Inn On The Quay 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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