Prince Of India food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
Prince Of India holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 December 2025, 7 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: 19 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QE
How it compares in Torridge
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 678 rated places in Torridge score this low, about one in 85. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 578 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Prince Of India | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Prince Of India the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Prince Of India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavington Luncheon Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Deanies Delights Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Italian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Bideford Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Country Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bideford Baptist Pre School Caring Premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cool Beans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Prince Of India
What is Prince Of India's food hygiene rating?
Prince Of India has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Torridge Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Prince Of India safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Prince Of India last inspected?
Prince Of India was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 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 Prince Of India?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prince Of India compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while Prince Of India holds a 1. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Prince Of India 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Torridge, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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