Drakes Fish and Chips
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Drakes Fish and Chips is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 64 Babbacombe Road Torquay Devon, TQ1 3SW, in the Torbay local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). 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 takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. 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.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Drakes Fish and Chips?
Drakes Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Torbay.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Drakes Fish and Chips last inspected?
Drakes Fish and Chips was last inspected on 2024-09-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Drakes Fish and Chips located?
Drakes Fish and Chips is located at 64 Babbacombe Road Torquay Devon , TQ1 3SW, in the Torbay local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TQ1 postcode area.