Abbey Refreshments food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Abbey Refreshments holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: The Winch House Torbay Road Torquay, TQ2 5DG
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Abbey Refreshments among the 935 places in Torbay holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 935 | 81% | ← Abbey Refreshments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Abbey Refreshments 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 Abbey Refreshments, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina, richard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Belgrave Beefeater & Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Carlton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Blackmore, Gary Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Beechmount Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Ashfield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2013 |
| Belmont Hotel, 66 Belgrave Road Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Atlantis Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
Questions about Abbey Refreshments
What is Abbey Refreshments's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Refreshments has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Abbey Refreshments safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey Refreshments last inspected?
Abbey Refreshments was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 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 Abbey Refreshments?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey Refreshments compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey Refreshments is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Abbey Refreshments 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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