Licence To Fill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
Licence To Fill holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Licence To Fill was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shop 5B Fleet Street Torquay, TQ1 1BX
How this rating has changed
Licence To Fill was re-inspected on 11 June 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Torbay
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 1,160 rated places in Torbay score this low, about one in 37. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 933 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ← Licence To Fill | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Licence To Fill the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Licence To Fill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Licence To Fill
What is Licence To Fill's food hygiene rating?
Licence To Fill has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Torbay Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Licence To Fill safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Licence To Fill last inspected?
Licence To Fill was last inspected on 11 June 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 Licence To Fill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Licence To Fill compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Licence To Fill holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Licence To Fill 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Torbay, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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