Paignton has 512 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 72% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 11 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 21% of food businesses in Paignton.
47 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
In the last 30 days, 1 establishment improved its rating and 28 were newly inspected.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington | 2,323 | 4.4/5 | 63% |
| Swindon (Swindon) | 1,058 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Torquay | 659 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Barnstaple | 313 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Brixham | 198 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
| Kingsteignton | 57 | 4.7/5 | 87% |
There are currently 512 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Paignton, out of 637,769 rated establishments across the UK.
In Paignton, the average hygiene rating is 4.5/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 72% 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 1 July 2026.