Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar 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 30 January 2026, 5 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: 2 Tor Hill House Union Street Torquay, TQ2 5QW
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar 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% | ← Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar 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 Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Central Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Blackmore, Gary Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Beach House Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2018 |
| Ashfield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2013 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Belgrave Beefeater & Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar
What is Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar's food hygiene rating?
Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar 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 Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar last inspected?
Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar?
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 Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Maido - Japanese Noodle Bar 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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