Preston Bridge School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torbay
Preston Bridge School 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 30 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: 1 Lower Polsham Road Paignton, TQ3 2AU
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Preston Bridge School 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% | ← Preston Bridge School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Preston Bridge School 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 Preston Bridge School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Court Caring Premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Clydesdale Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2018 |
| Cedar Court Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield South West Society Other catering premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Belle Dene Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Cliveden Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| B&B Near The Sea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Cherwood Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Preston Bridge School
What is Preston Bridge School's food hygiene rating?
Preston Bridge School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Preston Bridge School 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 Preston Bridge School last inspected?
Preston Bridge School was last inspected on 30 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 Preston Bridge School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Preston Bridge School compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Preston Bridge School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Preston Bridge School 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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