Breadfords Sourdough food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Torbay
Breadfords Sourdough holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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: Sea Change 3 Cockington Court Cockington Lane Torquay, TQ2 6XA
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Breadfords Sourdough sits behind roughly 933 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 933 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ← Breadfords Sourdough | |
| 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 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 Breadfords Sourdough 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 Breadfords Sourdough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| @Cafedelmar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| A Farm Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Beechmount Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Acorns Pre-school & Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Abingdon House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about Breadfords Sourdough
What is Breadfords Sourdough's food hygiene rating?
Breadfords Sourdough has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Breadfords Sourdough safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Breadfords Sourdough last inspected?
Breadfords Sourdough was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Breadfords Sourdough?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Breadfords Sourdough compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Breadfords Sourdough holds a 4. 144 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Breadfords Sourdough 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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