Market Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
Market 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
This is a fresh result: Market Cafe was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Torridge score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torridge ratings →
Address: Holsworthy Livestock Market, Holsworthy Agri Business Park, New Market Road, EX22 7FA
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Market Cafe was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Market Cafe among the 587 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 | 587 | 86% | ← Market Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Market 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 Market Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Smoke & Soal Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Quick Snacks Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Harpers Farm Supplies Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Magpie Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Half Time Hatch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Holsworthy C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| BP Holsworthy SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Deer Park Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Market Cafe
What is Market Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Market Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Market 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 Market Cafe last inspected?
Market Cafe was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Market Cafe?
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 Market Cafe compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 685 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Market Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Market 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Understanding this rating
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Market Cafe is one of 74 rated food businesses in Holsworthy. See every hygiene rating in Holsworthy →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.torridge.gov.uk/food
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