Food hygiene ratings in Torridge
Torridge inspects and rates 773 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 678 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 95 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: 85% of rated businesses in Torridge hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 15 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 578 | 85% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 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 21 places
- Westward Ho! 16 places
Recently inspected in Torridge
The most recent inspections published by Torridge, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Rock | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Bideford Conservative Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Secret Garden Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Tarka | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Great Torrington School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Old Kitchen Tea Rooms | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| The Whole Jar | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| On Track Education Services Ltd | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Vanilla | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Hartland Primary School \& Pre School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Puddleduck Valley LLP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Shamrock Fish And Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Torridge
The lowest-rated food businesses in Torridge are listed below. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 773 businesses, of which 678 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Torridge?
85% 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?
15 food businesses in Torridge hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 8 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
- Abbeyfield Society Exempt
- Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School 5 - Very good
- Acorn Manor 5 - Very good
- Active Torridge Exempt
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Ali's Kebab & Pizza House 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy Torrington Exempt
- Amalfi Bar & Cafe Awaiting inspection
- 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
- Appledore Football Club Exempt
- Appledore Hall Exempt
- Ark Care Homes Exempt
- Arliemoor Care Home 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Arnolds Pharmacy Exempt
- 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 3 - Generally satisfactory
- 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
- Bakery Stores 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Balloon Creations 5 - Very good
- Barn Park Residential Dementia Home 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Barton Gate Farm Bed And Breakfast 5 - Very good
- Barton Tors Stores 5 - Very good
- Be.you.tiful 5 - Very good
- Beach Shop Exempt
- 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
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-07. Browse all UK councils →