The Buccaneer Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
The Buccaneer Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Buccaneer Inn was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Buccaneer 43 Babbacombe Downs Road St Marychurch Torquay, TQ1 3LN
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Buccaneer Inn among the 934 places in Torbay holding top marks, 81% 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 | 81% | ← The Buccaneer Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 364 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 Buccaneer Inn 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 Buccaneer Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Babbacombe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Babbacombe Deli Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ben Mei Cantonese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Daisy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Choice Care Home Caring Premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Cary Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cliff Railway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about The Buccaneer Inn
What is The Buccaneer Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Buccaneer Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Buccaneer Inn 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 Buccaneer Inn last inspected?
The Buccaneer Inn was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Buccaneer Inn?
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 Buccaneer Inn compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Buccaneer Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Buccaneer Inn 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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