The Dessert Drop food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Torbay
The Dessert Drop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Dessert Drop was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 12 Beacon Hill Torquay, TQ1 2BH
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Dessert Drop 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% | ← The Dessert Drop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dessert Drop 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 The Dessert Drop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about The Dessert Drop
What is The Dessert Drop's food hygiene rating?
The Dessert Drop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 3 July 2026.
Is The Dessert Drop 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dessert Drop last inspected?
The Dessert Drop was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Dessert Drop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dessert Drop compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Dessert Drop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Dessert Drop 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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