Wulfruna Hotel

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2024-08-13

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
20

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Wulfruna Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at 8 Esplanade Road Paignton Devon, TQ4 6EB, in the Torbay local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 August 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Torbay oversees 1,540 registered food businesses, of which 70% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Torbay is 4.6 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Address
8 Esplanade Road Paignton Devon
Postcode
TQ4 6EB
Local Authority
Torbay
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1825834

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Wulfruna Hotel?

Wulfruna Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Torbay.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Wulfruna Hotel last inspected?

Wulfruna Hotel was last inspected on 2024-08-13. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Wulfruna Hotel improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Wulfruna Hotel located?

Wulfruna Hotel is located at 8 Esplanade Road Paignton Devon , TQ4 6EB, in the Torbay local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TQ4 postcode area.