Shell Riviera Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Shell Riviera Garage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2021, more than 4 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: 376 Torquay Road Paignton, TQ3 2DN
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Shell Riviera Garage 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% | ← Shell Riviera Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shell Riviera Garage 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 Shell Riviera Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel View Hotel - Upper Deck Bistro Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Braemar House Caring Premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Braedene Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
| Big Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Beaches Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Capri Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Bayside Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2018 |
| All Good Things Vegan Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Shell Riviera Garage
What is Shell Riviera Garage's food hygiene rating?
Shell Riviera Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 25 October 2021.
Is Shell Riviera Garage 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Riviera Garage last inspected?
Shell Riviera Garage was last inspected on 25 October 2021, more than 4 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 Shell Riviera Garage?
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 Shell Riviera Garage compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Riviera Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Shell Riviera Garage 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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