Central Bistro food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torbay
Central Bistro 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: Torbay Central Conservative Club 226 Union Street Torquay, TQ2 5QS
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Central Bistro 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% | ← Central Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Central Bistro 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 Central Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2013 |
| Central Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Beach House Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2018 |
| Chippies Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 74 Belgravia Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Brunchys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Atlantis Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
Questions about Central Bistro
What is Central Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Central Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Central Bistro 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 Central Bistro last inspected?
Central Bistro was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Central Bistro?
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 Central Bistro compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Central Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Central Bistro 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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