Crisp And Dry food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torridge
Crisp And Dry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: Crisp & Dry, 2 Fore Street, Holsworthy, EX22 6EB
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Crisp And Dry sits behind roughly 639 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 578 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ← Crisp And Dry | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Crisp And Dry 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 Crisp And Dry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Filter Through Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| Crown And Sceptre Holsworthy Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Natures Way Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Den Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Mcs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Millmans Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Crisp And Dry
What is Crisp And Dry's food hygiene rating?
Crisp And Dry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torridge Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Crisp And Dry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Crisp And Dry last inspected?
Crisp And Dry was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Crisp And Dry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crisp And Dry compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while Crisp And Dry holds a 3. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Crisp And Dry 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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