Torbay Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
Torbay Kitchen holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: 3 The Strand Torquay, TQ1 2AA
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Torbay Kitchen sits behind roughly 1,076 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ← Torbay Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Torbay Kitchen 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 Torbay Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Torbay Kitchen
What is Torbay Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Torbay Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torbay Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Torbay Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Torbay Kitchen last inspected?
Torbay Kitchen was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Torbay Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Torbay Kitchen compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Torbay Kitchen holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Torbay Kitchen 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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