Torrington Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Torrington Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub 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: 170 New Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8BX
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Torrington Arms 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% | ← Torrington Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Torrington Arms 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 Torrington Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Royal Exchange Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Torrington Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pavillions Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
| Torridge Vale Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Torrington Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2016 |
| Torridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2024 |
| Woodland Vale CCSC Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Torrington Arms
What is Torrington Arms's food hygiene rating?
Torrington Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Torrington Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Torrington Arms last inspected?
Torrington Arms 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 Torrington Arms?
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 Torrington Arms compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Torrington Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Torrington Arms 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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