The Kents food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
The Kents 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 11 November 2024, 20 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: The Kents 1 Ilsham Road Torquay, TQ1 2JG
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Kents 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% | ← The Kents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kents 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 Kents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ansteys Cove Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Dee Dees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Cumberland Complex, 95 Braddons Hill Road East Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Coastal Waters Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2022 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Kents
What is The Kents's food hygiene rating?
The Kents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 11 November 2024.
Is The Kents 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 Kents last inspected?
The Kents was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 Kents?
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 Kents compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Kents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Kents 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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