The Den Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Teignbridge
The Den Bowling Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 February 2024, more than 2 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: The Den Teignmouth Devon, TQ14 8BD
How it compares in Teignbridge
In Teignbridge, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Den Bowling Club sits behind roughly 1,034 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ← The Den Bowling Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Very 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 The Den Bowling Club 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 Den Bowling Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Bean Health Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Luders Patisserie Ltd Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cafe Promenade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Coasters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bocadillo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Big K Convenience Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Den Bowling Club
What is The Den Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
The Den Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Teignbridge Council on 8 February 2024.
Is The Den Bowling Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Den Bowling Club last inspected?
The Den Bowling Club was last inspected on 8 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Den Bowling Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Den Bowling Club compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Den Bowling Club holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Den Bowling Club 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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