Food hygiene ratings in Torridge
Torridge inspects and rates 770 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 685 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 85 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Torridge
Standards here are high: 86% of rated businesses in Torridge hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 18 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 587 | 86% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Torridge
Food hygiene ratings for each town Torridge inspects.
- Bideford 299 places
- Holsworthy 74 places
- Torrington 47 places
- Winkleigh 25 places
- Beaworthy 20 places
- Westward Ho! 16 places
Recently inspected in Torridge
The most recent inspections published by Torridge, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalfi Bar & Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Dumply | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| St Marys (Friday) Diner | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Catkin Blooms | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Scribbleton Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| The Tallet Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| M, E & Family Farm | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| SORU | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Tarka Tots | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Justine's Kitchen | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| First Inn Last Out | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Frizenham Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Torridge
The lowest-rated food businesses in Torridge are listed below. 10 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckland Game | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 June 2026 |
| Torridge Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 June 2026 |
| The Paramount Chinese Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Wings | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| The Kingsley Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Prince Of India | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| Hartland Post Office And Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| Millmans | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 September 2025 |
| Dolton Primary School | School/college/university | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2025 |
| Nash Family Fruit \& Veg | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Torridge
How many food businesses does Torridge rate?
Torridge publishes food hygiene ratings for 770 businesses, of which 685 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Torridge?
86% of rated businesses in Torridge hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Torridge have a bad hygiene rating?
18 food businesses in Torridge hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 10 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Torridge?
Environmental health officers employed by Torridge carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Torridge
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- A And S Jeffery 5 - Very good
- A F Balsdon And Sons 5 - Very good
- A Pita Greek 5 - Very good
- A Slice Of Life Cafe 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Holsworthy Society Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School 5 - Very good
- Acorn Manor 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Ali's Kebab & Pizza House 5 - Very good
- Amalfi Bar & Cafe 5 - Very good
- Amy's Pantry 4 - Good
- Anchor 4 - Good
- Andrew Hale 5 - Very good
- Anglers Paradise 5 - Very good
- Ankamma Enterprises Limited 5 - Very good
- Apple & Grape 5 - Very good
- Appledore County Primary School And Nursery 5 - Very good
- Appledore Fish 4 - Good
- Appledore Flame Factory 5 - Very good
- Aroma Rock 5 - Very good
- Artisan Foods And Fayre Game 5 - Very good
- Asda Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Asda Walmart Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ashreigney Lunch Club 5 - Very good
- Ashwater Primary School - The Carey Federation 5 - Very good
- Ashwater Village Shop 5 - Very good
- Atlantic Academy 5 - Very good
- Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips 5 - Very good
- Atlantic Grill 5 - Very good
- Atlantic Racquet Centre 5 - Very good
- B & N Farm Foods 4 - Good
- B And M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bad Mutha Fudgers 5 - Very good
- Baked By B 5 - Very good
- Baked By Si 5 - Very good
- Balloon Creations 5 - Very good
- Barton Gate Farm Bed And Breakfast 5 - Very good
- Barton Tors Stores 5 - Very good
- Be.you.tiful 5 - Very good
- Beachfield 5 - Very good
- Beacon Garage 5 - Very good
- Beaford Community Primary \& Nursery School 4 - Good
- Beaford Village Hall 5 - Very good
- Beatz Cookin Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Beckland Charcuterie 5 - Very good
- Bell Inn 5 - Very good
- Belluno 5 - Very good
- Best Of Bevs 5 - Very good
- Biddy Baps 5 - Very good
- Bideford Amateur Athletic Club 5 - Very good
- Bideford Amateur Rowing Club 5 - Very good
- Bideford Baptist Pre School 5 - Very good
- Bideford Bay Holiday Park 5 - Very good
- Bideford Blues Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Bideford College 5 - Very good
- Bideford Conservative Club 5 - Very good
- Bideford Rugby Club 5 - Very good
- Bideford Service Station 5 - Very good
- Bideford Youth Centre 5 - Very good
- Bideford, Littleham And Westward Ho Cricket Club 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-28. Browse all UK councils →