The Drift Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
The Drift Restaurant 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 12 September 2025, 10 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: Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1LH
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Drift Restaurant 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% | ← The Drift Restaurant | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Drift Restaurant 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 The Drift Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford, Littleham And Westward Ho Cricket Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Fairway Buoy Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Indulge At Westward Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| A Slice Of Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cabana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Country Cousins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Beachfield Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2013 |
| Country Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Drift Restaurant
What is The Drift Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Drift Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torridge Council on 12 September 2025.
Is The Drift Restaurant 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 The Drift Restaurant last inspected?
The Drift Restaurant was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 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 The Drift Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Drift Restaurant compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Drift Restaurant holds a 4. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Drift Restaurant 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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