South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2024, 19 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: Winkleigh Primary School, Farmer Franks Lane, Winkleigh, EX19 8JQ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School 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% | ← South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School 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 South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Catkin Blooms Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Bakery Stores Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| The Mad Butcher Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Clotworthy House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Winkleigh Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Seven Stars Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School
What is South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School's food hygiene rating?
South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 19 November 2024.
Is South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School last inspected?
South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School 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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South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School is one of 25 rated food businesses in Winkleigh. See every hygiene rating in Winkleigh →
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