Cool Beans Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
Cool Beans Cafe 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: 21 - 21A Mill Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JW
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Cool Beans Cafe 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% | ← Cool Beans Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cool Beans Cafe 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 Cool Beans Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford Baptist Pre School Caring Premises | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Country Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Heavitree Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Lavington Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Deanies Delights Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Italian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Bideford Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Cool Beans Cafe
What is Cool Beans Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Cool Beans Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Cool Beans Cafe 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 Cool Beans Cafe last inspected?
Cool Beans Cafe was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 Cool Beans Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cool Beans Cafe compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Cool Beans Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Cool Beans Cafe 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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