Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torridge
Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Buck House, Chircombe Lane, Northam, EX39 2RQ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ← Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 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% |
A further 94 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheverells Residential Home Caring Premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Marland Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2019 |
| Acorn Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Ellerton Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2018 |
| Cafe Du Parc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cafe Onboard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Burger Van Football Club Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bideford Amateur Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school
What is Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school's food hygiene rating?
Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school last inspected?
Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Muddy Boots Woodland To Shore Pre-school and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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