NIC Services Group food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
NIC Services Group holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Tesco, Manteo Way, East the Water, EX39 4FW
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so NIC Services Group sits behind roughly 581 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ← NIC Services Group | |
| 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 Good
- 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 NIC Services Group 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 NIC Services Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East The Water Primary School School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Barton Tors Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Kingsley House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Biddy Baps Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Clearwater Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Croyde Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bideford Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bideford Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2015 |
Questions about NIC Services Group
What is NIC Services Group's food hygiene rating?
NIC Services Group has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torridge Council on 13 March 2018.
Is NIC Services Group safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was NIC Services Group last inspected?
NIC Services Group was last inspected on 13 March 2018, more than 8 years 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 NIC Services Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 NIC Services Group compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while NIC Services Group holds a 4. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects NIC Services Group 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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