The Vindaloo Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
The Vindaloo Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 52 Torquay Road Paignton Devon, TQ3 3AA
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Vindaloo Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,077 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 933 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ← The Vindaloo Takeaway | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Vindaloo Takeaway 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 Vindaloo Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafty Isaac Merritt Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Cafe du Palais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Apples N Pears Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Burnside Court Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Cedar Court Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield South West Society Other catering premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about The Vindaloo Takeaway
What is The Vindaloo Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Vindaloo Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torbay Council on 19 November 2024.
Is The Vindaloo Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Vindaloo Takeaway last inspected?
The Vindaloo Takeaway was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Vindaloo Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Vindaloo Takeaway compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while The Vindaloo Takeaway holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Vindaloo Takeaway 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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