Ye Olde Wellhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
Ye Olde Wellhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 May 2021, more than 5 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: 3-5 Torquay Road Paignton, TQ3 3DU
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Ye Olde Wellhouse among the 933 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 | 933 | 80% | ← Ye Olde Wellhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ye Olde Wellhouse 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 Ye Olde Wellhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe du Palais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Apples N Pears Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Crafty Isaac Merritt Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| CentrePeace Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cinnamon and Olives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Crawshay, John Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Ye Olde Wellhouse
What is Ye Olde Wellhouse's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Wellhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 25 May 2021.
Is Ye Olde Wellhouse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ye Olde Wellhouse last inspected?
Ye Olde Wellhouse was last inspected on 25 May 2021, more than 5 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 Ye Olde Wellhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ye Olde Wellhouse compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Ye Olde Wellhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Ye Olde Wellhouse 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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