Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Zoo Cafe food hygiene rating
The Zoo Cafe
81 Babbacombe Road Torquay
TQ1 3SR Inspected 22 October 2025
TQ1 3SR Inspected 22 October 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Torbay
1
Major improvement necessary
Major improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
The Zoo Cafe in Torbay currently has a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 22 October 2025. The Zoo Cafe is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 81 Babbacombe Road Torquay, TQ1 3SR.
- Business name
- The Zoo Cafe
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 22 October 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1837572
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About this information
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Latest inspection
Inspection details
22 October 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Major improvement necessaryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Zoo Cafe.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2025 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Current |
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