Alan's Cantonese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
Alan's Cantonese Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 3 December 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: 109 Dartmouth Road Paignton, TQ4 6NF
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Alan's Cantonese Takeaway sits behind roughly 934 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ← Alan's Cantonese Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Alan's Cantonese Takeaway 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 Alan's Cantonese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bubble Tots Childminding Other catering premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Beverley Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Amber House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Braeside@Sunflowers Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Harbour Rise Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| B's Place Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about Alan's Cantonese Takeaway
What is Alan's Cantonese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Alan's Cantonese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Alan's Cantonese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alan's Cantonese Takeaway last inspected?
Alan's Cantonese Takeaway was last inspected on 3 December 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 Alan's Cantonese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alan's Cantonese Takeaway compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Alan's Cantonese Takeaway holds a 4. 144 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Alan's Cantonese Takeaway 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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