Claws food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Claws holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Quay Brixham Devon, TQ5 8AW
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Claws 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% | ← Claws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Claws 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 Claws, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Market House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Manana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Big Scoop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Crusoe's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Mambos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Liberty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Ollie's Ice Cream Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Brixham Fish Restaurant and Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Claws
What is Claws's food hygiene rating?
Claws has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Claws 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Claws last inspected?
Claws was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Claws?
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 Claws compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Claws is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Claws 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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