Little Palms food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torbay
Little Palms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 November 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 32 Market Street Ellacombe Torquay Torbay, TQ1 3AQ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Little Palms 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% | ← Little Palms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Little Palms 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 Little Palms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Christies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Beach House Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2018 |
| Blackmore, Gary Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Little Palms
What is Little Palms's food hygiene rating?
Little Palms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 23 November 2015.
Is Little Palms 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Palms last inspected?
Little Palms was last inspected on 23 November 2015, more than 10 years 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 Little Palms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Palms compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Little Palms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Little Palms 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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