Lucky Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
Lucky Chef 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 5 February 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: 63 Fore Street Barton Torquay, TQ2 8BJ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Lucky Chef 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% | ← Lucky Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Lucky Chef 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 Lucky Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Watcombe Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Crusty Loaf Barton Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Burrow Down Shortbreaks Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Carters (Hele Stores) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Chilly's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Big Bakes Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Babbacombe Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Chubbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Lucky Chef
What is Lucky Chef's food hygiene rating?
Lucky Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Lucky Chef 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 Lucky Chef last inspected?
Lucky Chef was last inspected on 5 February 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 Lucky Chef?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lucky Chef compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Lucky Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Lucky Chef 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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