Paignton has 497 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.5 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
90% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 73% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, manufacturers/packers establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house is the most common category, accounting for 20% of food businesses in Paignton.
54 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
In the last 30 days, 1 establishment improved its rating and 32 were newly inspected.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon (Swindon) | 1,017 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Torquay | 629 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Barnstaple | 303 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Brixham | 186 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| Kingsteignton | 57 | 4.7/5 | 85% |
| Torbay, Unparished Area | 21 | 4.8/5 | 82% |
There are currently 497 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Paignton, out of 620,618 rated establishments across the UK.
In Paignton, the average hygiene rating is 4.5/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 73% of rated businesses in Paignton hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Paignton are carried out by Torbay. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Paignton was last updated on 16 May 2026.