Food hygiene ratings in Bideford
There are 20 food businesses in Bideford with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by North Devon Council. A further 2 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Bideford
78% of rated businesses in Bideford hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across North Devon as a whole, 84% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Bideford does worse, by 6 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 14 | 78% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 2 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 11% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Bideford
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Instow Community Primary School School/college/university | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 July 2026 |
| The Glorious Oyster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 May 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Bideford
How many food businesses in Bideford have a hygiene rating?
20 food businesses in Bideford have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by North Devon Council. 18 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Bideford?
78% of rated businesses in Bideford hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Bideford?
2 food businesses in Bideford hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 0 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Bideford?
Environmental health officers at North Devon Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in North Devon
- Barnstaple 409 places
- Ilfracombe 249 places
- Braunton 115 places
- South Molton 99 places
- Lynton 78 places
- Woolacombe 60 places
- Umberleigh 27 places
- Lynmouth 25 places
Food businesses in Bideford
- A Crafty Duck 5 - Very good
- Arromanches Camp 5 - Very good
- Commodore Hotel 5 - Very good
- Instow Barton 5 - Very good
- Instow Community Primary School 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Instow Parish Hall Awaiting inspection
- Johns Deli Mobile 5 - Very good
- Johns of Instow 5 - Very good
- Johns of Instow 5 - Very good
- North Devon Cricket Club LTD Awaiting inspection
- Sun and Lune 5 - Very good
- The Boathouse 5 - Very good
- The Glorious Oyster 2 - Some improvement necessary
- The Instow Arms 5 - Very good
- The Meadows 5 - Very good
- The North Devon Yacht Club 5 - Very good
- The Quay Inn 5 - Very good
- The Tapeley Tea Rooms 4 - Good
- The Wayfarer Inn 4 - Good
- Westleigh Inn 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.