Taco Bell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Taco Bell 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 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 The Strand Torquay, TQ1 2AA
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Taco Bell among the 934 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 | 934 | 81% | ← Taco Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 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 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 Taco Bell 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 Taco Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 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 Taco Bell
What is Taco Bell's food hygiene rating?
Taco Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Taco Bell 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 Taco Bell last inspected?
Taco Bell was last inspected on 18 October 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 Taco Bell?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taco Bell compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Taco Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Taco Bell 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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