Boots and Laces food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
Boots and Laces 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 1 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Boots And Laces Marnham Road Torquay, TQ1 3QW
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Boots and Laces 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% | ← Boots and Laces | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Boots and Laces 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 Boots and Laces, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avron House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Aveland Court Care Home Caring Premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Carters Warbro Stores Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Beechcroft Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Cary Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Choice Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Angie’s kitchen delights Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Chubbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Boots and Laces
What is Boots and Laces's food hygiene rating?
Boots and Laces has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Boots and Laces 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 Boots and Laces last inspected?
Boots and Laces was last inspected on 1 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Boots and Laces?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boots and Laces compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Boots and Laces is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Boots and Laces 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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