Rowcroft Ella's Cafe Lounge
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Rowcroft Ella's Cafe Lounge is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 25 Walnut Road Cockington With Chelston Torquay Torbay, TQ2 6HP, in the Torbay local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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 Rowcroft Ella's Cafe Lounge?
Rowcroft Ella's Cafe Lounge 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Rowcroft Ella's Cafe Lounge last inspected?
Rowcroft Ella's Cafe Lounge was last inspected on 2025-01-28. 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 Rowcroft Ella's Cafe Lounge located?
Rowcroft Ella's Cafe Lounge is located at 25 Walnut Road Cockington With Chelston Torquay Torbay , TQ2 6HP, in the Torbay local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TQ2 postcode area.