Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 6 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 4 Braddons Hill Road West Tormohun Torquay Torbay, TQ1 1BG
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway sits behind roughly 934 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ← Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Richie Indian Restaurant and 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 Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway
What is Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway last inspected?
Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Richie Indian Restaurant and 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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