The Vigilance food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
The Vigilance 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 7 March 2025, 16 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: 5 Bolton Street Brixham Devon, TQ5 9BZ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Vigilance 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 Vigilance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Vigilance 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 Vigilance, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larder and Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Trace-Less Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Storm in a Teacup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ari’s international Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Brixham Does Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Porridge Pantry Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Spar - Wessex Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Casa Nostra Resturante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about The Vigilance
What is The Vigilance's food hygiene rating?
The Vigilance has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 7 March 2025.
Is The Vigilance 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 Vigilance last inspected?
The Vigilance was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Vigilance?
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 Vigilance compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Vigilance is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Vigilance 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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