THE MIST market food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
THE MIST market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2025, 10 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: Mckinlay Martyn Smith 27 Fleet Street Torquay, TQ1 1BB
How it compares in Torbay
That puts THE MIST market 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% | ← THE MIST market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 THE MIST market 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 THE MIST market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Buzz Bingo Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about THE MIST market
What is THE MIST market's food hygiene rating?
THE MIST market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 4 September 2025.
Is THE MIST market 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was THE MIST market last inspected?
THE MIST market was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 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 THE MIST market?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does THE MIST market compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and THE MIST market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects THE MIST market 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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