Torquay Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Torquay Charcoal Grill 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
This is a fresh result: Torquay Charcoal Grill was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 35 Abbey Road Torquay, TQ2 5NQ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Torquay Charcoal Grill 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% | ← Torquay Charcoal Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Torquay Charcoal Grill 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 Torquay Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Blackmore, Gary Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Central Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Torquay Charcoal Grill
What is Torquay Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Torquay Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Torquay Charcoal Grill 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 Torquay Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Torquay Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Torquay Charcoal Grill?
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 Torquay Charcoal Grill compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Torquay Charcoal Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Torquay Charcoal Grill 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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