Le Petit Monde food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
Le Petit Monde holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: 4 Cooper Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DA
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Le Petit Monde 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% | ← Le Petit Monde | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Le Petit Monde 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 Le Petit Monde, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabby Dicks Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2016 |
| Dickys Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Co-operative (Food) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Hiron And Son's Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Heavitree Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Harbour Bideford Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Belluno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Le Petit Monde
What is Le Petit Monde's food hygiene rating?
Le Petit Monde has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Le Petit Monde 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Le Petit Monde last inspected?
Le Petit Monde was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Le Petit Monde?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Le Petit Monde compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Le Petit Monde is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Le Petit Monde 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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