YMCA South Devon food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torbay
YMCA South Devon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: 9 Belle Vue Road Paignton, TQ4 6ES
How it compares in Torbay
That puts YMCA South Devon among the 933 places in Torbay holding top marks, 80% 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 | 933 | 80% | ← YMCA South Devon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 YMCA South Devon 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 YMCA South Devon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Nursing Home Caring Premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Beecroft Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2014 |
| Briars Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Cafe Verde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Braeside@Sunflowers Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Adelphi Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2014 |
| Amber House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| B's Place Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about YMCA South Devon
What is YMCA South Devon's food hygiene rating?
YMCA South Devon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 20 April 2026.
Is YMCA South Devon 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was YMCA South Devon last inspected?
YMCA South Devon was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 YMCA South Devon?
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 YMCA South Devon compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and YMCA South Devon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects YMCA South Devon 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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