The Devon Dumpling food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
The Devon Dumpling holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: Devon Dumpling 108 Shiphay Lane Torquay, TQ2 7BY
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Devon Dumpling sits behind roughly 1,078 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ← The Devon Dumpling | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Devon Dumpling 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 Devon Dumpling, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53.3 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Beech Unit Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Budgens Torquay Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| 4 Aces Health Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Barton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Burleigh House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2015 |
| Bentley Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about The Devon Dumpling
What is The Devon Dumpling's food hygiene rating?
The Devon Dumpling has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torbay Council on 2 February 2026.
Is The Devon Dumpling safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Devon Dumpling last inspected?
The Devon Dumpling was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Devon Dumpling?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Devon Dumpling compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while The Devon Dumpling holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Devon Dumpling 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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