Sherwell Valley Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torbay
Sherwell Valley Primary 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
This is a fresh result: Sherwell Valley Primary School was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hawkins Avenue Torquay Devon, TQ2 6ES
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Sherwell Valley Primary School among the 934 places in Torbay holding top marks, 80% 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 | 80% | ← Sherwell Valley Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Sherwell Valley Primary 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 Sherwell Valley Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| 53.3 Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Beech Unit Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| 4 Aces Health Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bentley Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Burleigh House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2015 |
| Barton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Budgens Torquay Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Sherwell Valley Primary School
What is Sherwell Valley Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Sherwell Valley Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Sherwell Valley Primary 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 Sherwell Valley Primary School last inspected?
Sherwell Valley Primary School was last inspected on 15 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 Sherwell Valley Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sherwell Valley Primary School compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Sherwell Valley Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Sherwell Valley Primary 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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