The Meadows food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
The Meadows holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Anstey Way, Instow, Bideford, EX39 4JE
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Meadows among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← The Meadows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 The Meadows 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 Meadows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Deli Mobile Mobile caterer | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Johns of Instow Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Johns of Instow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
| Commodore Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Appledore Flame Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Johns Of Appledore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Jack Sprats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Market Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about The Meadows
What is The Meadows's food hygiene rating?
The Meadows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 29 October 2024.
Is The Meadows 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Meadows last inspected?
The Meadows was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Meadows?
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 The Meadows compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Meadows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Meadows 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Meadows is one of 20 rated food businesses in Bideford. See every hygiene rating in Bideford →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northdevon.gov.uk
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