1,516 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.9% 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,516 registered food businesses for Torbay. Of these, 1,177 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 80.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 32 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key's World Food Store | TQ1 1ES | 0 | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | TQ1 1BG | 0 | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Ashley Court Hotel | TQ2 5NP | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Babbacombe Convenience Store | TQ1 1HN | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Bank | TQ1 1DB | 1 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Bay View Leisure (Brixham Holiday Park) | TQ5 8RB | 1 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Carrington Guest House | TQ4 6AY | 1 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Central Convenience | TQ4 5LP | 1 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Chunkies / Yankees Takeaway / Dough Boys / Loaded | TQ2 5NF | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Cochin Hypermart | TQ2 5UW | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Coco Banana | 1 | Oct 07, 2025 | |
| Devon Fresh Mart ltd | TQ2 6EL | 1 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| E & M Store | TQ2 8BJ | 1 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Eastern Groceries and Butcher | TQ2 5NF | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Family Shopper | TQ3 2RY | 1 | Oct 09, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 952 food businesses in Torbay with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.9% 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.