VS Bite food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Torridge
VS Bite holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 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: Jewsons Ltd, Nuttaberry, Bideford, EX39 4DT
How it compares in Torridge
That puts VS Bite 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% | ← VS Bite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 VS Bite 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 VS Bite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Tors Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Blackwells Pasties Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Biddy Baps Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Gurkha Bideford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Minxy's Sweets Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2018 |
| Devonshire Cork & Vine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Jack In The Box Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Chef Duet Catering Co. Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about VS Bite
What is VS Bite's food hygiene rating?
VS Bite has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 19 September 2024.
Is VS Bite 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was VS Bite last inspected?
VS Bite was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 VS Bite?
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 VS Bite compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and VS Bite is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects VS Bite 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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