Tineke Cooks food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Torridge
Tineke Cooks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 September 2021, more than 4 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: 12 Potacre Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8BH
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Tineke Cooks among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Tineke Cooks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 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 95 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 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 Tineke Cooks 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 Tineke Cooks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boss Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Sandfords Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Steve Gladwin Family Butchers Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 September 2025 |
| The Plough Cafe Bar Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Green Lantern Cafe, Bakery & Baguette Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Torrington Retailers - other | 86 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chef Lin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Yau's House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Tineke Cooks
What is Tineke Cooks's food hygiene rating?
Tineke Cooks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 15 September 2021.
Is Tineke Cooks 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tineke Cooks last inspected?
Tineke Cooks was last inspected on 15 September 2021, more than 4 years 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 Tineke Cooks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Tineke Cooks compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Tineke Cooks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Tineke Cooks 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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