Bay Spice Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
Bay Spice Tandoori 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 29 July 2025, 11 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: 173 St Marychurch Road Torquay Torbay, TQ1 3HP
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Bay Spice Tandoori sits behind roughly 1,076 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ← Bay Spice Tandoori | |
| 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 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 Bay Spice Tandoori 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 Bay Spice Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots and Laces Pub/bar/nightclub | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Aveland Court Care Home Caring Premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Angie’s kitchen delights Other catering premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Beechcroft Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Chubbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Babbacombe Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Chilly's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Avron House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Bay Spice Tandoori
What is Bay Spice Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Bay Spice Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torbay Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Bay Spice Tandoori 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 Bay Spice Tandoori last inspected?
Bay Spice Tandoori was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Bay Spice Tandoori?
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 Bay Spice Tandoori compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Bay Spice Tandoori holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Bay Spice Tandoori 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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