Watcombe Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
Watcombe Chippy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 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: 73 Fore Street Barton Torquay Torbay, TQ2 8BP
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Watcombe Chippy among the 933 places in Torbay holding top marks, 80% 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 | 933 | 80% | ← Watcombe Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Watcombe Chippy 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 Watcombe Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty Loaf Barton Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Carters Watcombe Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Burrow Down Shortbreaks Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Carters (Hele Stores) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Chilly's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Big Bakes Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Babbacombe Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Angie’s kitchen delights Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Watcombe Chippy
What is Watcombe Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Watcombe Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Watcombe Chippy 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watcombe Chippy last inspected?
Watcombe Chippy was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Watcombe Chippy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watcombe Chippy compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Watcombe Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Watcombe Chippy 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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