Harbour 16 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Harbour 16 holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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
This rating dates from 27 February 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 16 Victoria Parade Torquay, TQ1 2BB
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Harbour 16 sits behind roughly 1,078 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ← Harbour 16 | |
| 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 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 Harbour 16 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 Harbour 16, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Harbour 16
What is Harbour 16's food hygiene rating?
Harbour 16 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torbay Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Harbour 16 safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Harbour 16 last inspected?
Harbour 16 was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Harbour 16?
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 Harbour 16 compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Harbour 16 holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Harbour 16 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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