Harvester food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
Harvester 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: Beacon Quay Torquay, TQ1 2RD
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Harvester 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% | ← Harvester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harvester 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 Harvester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Harvester
What is Harvester's food hygiene rating?
Harvester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Harvester 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 Harvester last inspected?
Harvester was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Harvester?
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 Harvester compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Harvester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Harvester 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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