1,520 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 79.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Torbay are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Torbay currently has 1,520 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,151 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 79.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 44 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spice | TQ3 2SE | 0 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| John Shambrook Butchers | TQ2 6HS | 0 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Londis / Strand Convenience Store | TQ1 2AA | 0 | Jun 05, 2025 |
| Ashley Court Hotel | TQ2 5NP | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Babbacombe Convenience Store | TQ1 1HN | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Balti Night | TQ5 8AG | 1 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Bank | TQ1 1DB | 1 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Bay View Leisure | TQ5 8RB | 1 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Cambridge Road Post Office & Store | TQ5 8JW | 1 | Jul 03, 2025 |
| Carrington Guest House | TQ4 6AY | 1 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Central Convenience | TQ4 5LP | 1 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Chunkies / Dough Boys / Parmo Box / DRIZZL | TQ2 5NF | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Claws Indoors | TQ5 8AW | 1 | Oct 03, 2025 |
| Cochin Hypermart | TQ2 5UW | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Coco Banana | 1 | Oct 07, 2025 |
There are currently 912 food businesses in Torbay with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 79.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Torbay depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.