Waterside Garage Londis food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Waterside Garage Londis holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 February 2018, more than 8 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: 130 Dartmouth Road Paignton Devon, TQ4 6ND
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Waterside Garage Londis sits behind roughly 933 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 933 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ← Waterside Garage Londis | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Waterside Garage Londis 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 Waterside Garage Londis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bubble Tots Childminding Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Beverley Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Amber House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Braeside@Sunflowers Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Harbour Rise Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| B's Place Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about Waterside Garage Londis
What is Waterside Garage Londis's food hygiene rating?
Waterside Garage Londis has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 20 February 2018.
Is Waterside Garage Londis safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterside Garage Londis last inspected?
Waterside Garage Londis was last inspected on 20 February 2018, more than 8 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 Waterside Garage Londis?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waterside Garage Londis compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Waterside Garage Londis holds a 4. 144 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Waterside Garage Londis 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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