White Rock Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-26
Rating changed from 4 since 2025-03-25

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

White Rock Primary School is a school/college/university located at Davies Avenue Paignton Devon, TQ4 7AW, in the Torbay local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 February 2026, 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 25 March 2025.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Davies Avenue Paignton Devon
Postcode
TQ4 7AW
Local Authority
Torbay
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1826547

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2025-03-25

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of White Rock Primary School?

White Rock Primary School 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 school/college/university?

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 White Rock Primary School last inspected?

White Rock Primary School was last inspected on 2026-02-26. 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 White Rock Primary School located?

White Rock Primary School is located at Davies Avenue Paignton Devon , TQ4 7AW, in the Torbay local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TQ4 postcode area.