The Hatch food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
The Hatch holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 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: 4b Parkside Road Paignton, TQ4 6AE
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hatch sits behind roughly 933 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 933 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ← The Hatch | |
| 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 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 Hatch 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 Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon and Olives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Crawshay, John Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Caffe Tutto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Coffee 'n' Cone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Berry Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Cherwood Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about The Hatch
What is The Hatch's food hygiene rating?
The Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 17 December 2024.
Is The Hatch safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hatch last inspected?
The Hatch was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 Hatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hatch compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while The Hatch holds a 4. 144 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Hatch 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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