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Food Hygiene Ratings in Torbay

In Torbay, 80% of 1,156 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.65/5. These figures cover 1,517 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

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Torbay has 925 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,156 rated premises (80%). 46 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Rating distribution in Torbay

5★ Very Good
925 (80%)
4★ Good
147 (12.7%)
3★ Generally Satisfactory
38 (3.3%)
2★ Improvement Necessary
9 (0.8%)
1★ Major Improvement Necessary
33 (2.9%)
0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary
4 (0.3%)

Plus 87 awaiting inspection and 274 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 87 awaiting inspection and 274 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Top-rated places in Torbay

  • Vicacare LimitedCaring Premises · Riviera Court Hunsdon Road Wellswood Torquay · TQ1 1QB
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
  • Yummy HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 21 Abbey Road Torquay · TQ2 5NF
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
  • Rainbow Lodge Day NurseryCaring Premises · Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay · TQ2 7AA
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
  • Rolys Fudge Pantry TorquayRetailers - other · 10 Vaughan Parade Torquay · TQ2 5EG
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
  • The Sands HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 32 Sands Road Paignton · TQ4 6EJ
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
  • Torland HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 24 Sands Road Paignton · TQ4 6EJ
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Torbay

  • Key's World Food StoreRetailers - other · 19 Union Street Torquay Torbay · TQ1 1ES
    0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
  • The Blue Walnut CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 Walnut Road Torquay · TQ2 6HS
    0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
  • Londis / Strand Convenience StoreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ground Floor 2 The Strand Torquay · TQ1 2AA
    0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 June 2025
  • Brixham Yacht ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Overgang Road Brixham · TQ5 8AR
    0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
  • Claws IndoorsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · No5 New Pier Brixham · TQ5 8AW
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 October 2025
  • Berlin German DonerTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 The Strand Torquay · TQ1 2AA
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 March 2026
  • Bay View LeisureRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brixham Holiday Park Fishcombe Road Brixham Torbay · TQ5 8RB
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025
  • Devon Fresh MartRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 49 Sherwell Valley Road Torquay · TQ2 6EL
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,517 real Food Standards Agency records for Torbay, of which 1,156 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.