Pick of the Crop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Pick of the Crop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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: 25 Fore Street Torquay, TQ1 4PU
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Pick of the Crop 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% | ← Pick of the Crop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pick of the Crop 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 Pick of the Crop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bakes Bakery Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Chilly's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Babbacombe Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Angie’s kitchen delights Other catering premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Chubbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Cliff Railway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Beechcroft Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Cary Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Pick of the Crop
What is Pick of the Crop's food hygiene rating?
Pick of the Crop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Pick of the Crop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pick of the Crop last inspected?
Pick of the Crop was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Pick of the Crop?
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 Pick of the Crop compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Pick of the Crop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Pick of the Crop 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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