Berlin German Doner food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
Berlin German Doner holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 4 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: 1 The Strand Torquay, TQ1 2AA
How it compares in Torbay
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 1,160 rated places in Torbay score this low, about one in 37. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 933 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ← Berlin German Doner | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Berlin German Doner the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Berlin German Doner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Berlin German Doner
What is Berlin German Doner's food hygiene rating?
Berlin German Doner has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Torbay Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Berlin German Doner safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Berlin German Doner last inspected?
Berlin German Doner was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 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 Berlin German Doner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Berlin German Doner compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Berlin German Doner holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Berlin German Doner 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Torbay, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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