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Food Hygiene Rating for The Zoo Cafe

The Zoo Cafe is located in the town of Torquay.

Rating: 1 - Major Improvement NecessaryLast inspected: Wed 22 Oct 2025TQ1 3SRfhrs
Food hygiene rating 1 for The Zoo Cafe
Major Improvement Necessary

Location

Address

81 Babbacombe Road Torquay

TORQUAY TQ1

Local authority

torbay

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Generally Satisfactory (10)

Some non-compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Premises in the top 50%. Standards are being maintained or improved.

Structural Compliance

Generally Satisfactory (10)

Some non-compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Premises in the top 50%. Standards are being maintained or improved.

Confidence in Management

Major Improvement Necessary (20)

Varying record of compliance. Poor appreciation of hazards and control measures. No Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
1 - Major Improvement Necessary
Date of last inspection
22 October 2025
FHRS ID
1837572
Business type
Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name
The Zoo Cafe
Address
81 Babbacombe Road Torquay
Responsible local authority
torbay
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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