Dee Dees food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Dee Dees 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 20 December 2024, 18 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: 250 Babbacombe Road Wellswood Torquay, TQ1 3TA
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Dee Dees among the 934 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 | 934 | 80% | ← Dee Dees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dee Dees 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 Dee Dees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babbacombe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Ansteys Cove Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Ben Mei Cantonese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Angels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Babbacombe Deli Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Daisy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Cru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Choice Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Dee Dees
What is Dee Dees's food hygiene rating?
Dee Dees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 20 December 2024.
Is Dee Dees 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 Dee Dees last inspected?
Dee Dees was last inspected on 20 December 2024, 18 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 Dee Dees?
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 Dee Dees compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Dee Dees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Dee Dees 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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