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Takeaway/sandwich shop

Golden Sands

Very good. Last inspection 24 April 2026.

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Quick facts

  • Golden Sands scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 24 April 2026.
  • Verdict: Very good.
  • Classified as takeaway/sandwich shop in Torbay.
  • Inspected by Torbay Environmental Health.
Address
247 Torquay Road Paignton, TQ3 2HL

Local authority: Torbay · council website ↗

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What this means

A clean-sheet inspection.

All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.

Classified as a takeaway operation. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Golden Sands.

What is Golden Sands's FSA hygiene rating?

Golden Sands scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 24 April 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Golden Sands last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Golden Sands was on 24 April 2026, 1 month ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Golden Sands required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

How does Golden Sands compare to other venues in Torbay?

Golden Sands's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Torbay on the dedicated Torbay aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 24 April 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.