Torquay Police Station food hygiene rating
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Torquay Police Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2012, more than 13 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: South Street Torquay Devon, TQ2 5AH
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Torquay Police Station 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 Police Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Police Station 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 Police Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Carters (Torre Stores) Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ashwood Grange Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2015 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Belgrave Stores Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Carlton Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Brunchys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
Questions about Torquay Police Station
What is Torquay Police Station's food hygiene rating?
Torquay Police Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 31 July 2012.
Is Torquay Police Station 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Torquay Police Station last inspected?
Torquay Police Station was last inspected on 31 July 2012, more than 13 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 Torquay Police Station?
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 Torquay Police Station compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Torquay Police Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Torquay Police Station 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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