The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms 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 5 January 2026, 6 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: 343-347 Totnes Road Paignton, TQ4 7DE
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms 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% | ← The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms 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 Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Coffee Hut Mobile caterer | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2026 |
| Cambian Devon School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Carters Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2017 |
Questions about The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms
What is The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 5 January 2026.
Is The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms 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 The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms last inspected?
The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms was last inspected on 5 January 2026, 6 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 Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms?
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 The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms 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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