The Linhay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
The Linhay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Linhay was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Linhay Cockington Village Torquay, TQ2 6XA
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Linhay 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% | ← The Linhay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Linhay 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.
Questions about The Linhay
What is The Linhay's food hygiene rating?
The Linhay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Linhay 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Linhay last inspected?
The Linhay was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 The Linhay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Linhay compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Linhay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Linhay 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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