Central Caffe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Central Caffe 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 17 April 2025, 14 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: 302 Union Street Torquay, TQ2 5QZ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Central Caffe 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% | ← Central Caffe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Central Caffe 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 Central Caffe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters (Torre Stores) Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ashwood Grange Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2015 |
| Belgrave Stores Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Brunchys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Central Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Carlton Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| 74 Belgravia Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about Central Caffe
What is Central Caffe's food hygiene rating?
Central Caffe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 17 April 2025.
Is Central Caffe 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 Central Caffe last inspected?
Central Caffe was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 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 Central Caffe?
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 Central Caffe compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Central Caffe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Central Caffe 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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