Atlantic Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
Atlantic Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Atlantic Academy was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bucks Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DW
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Atlantic Academy among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Atlantic Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 95 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 Very 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 Atlantic Academy 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 Atlantic Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoops Inn And Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bucks Cross Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2014 |
| Mad Hatters Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| J & J Wilson (Shops) Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| The Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Woolsery Post Office \& Stores Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Atlantic Academy
What is Atlantic Academy's food hygiene rating?
Atlantic Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Atlantic Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Atlantic Academy last inspected?
Atlantic Academy was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Atlantic Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Atlantic Academy compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Atlantic Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Atlantic Academy 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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