Hoof To Block food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
Hoof To Block holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Lyndhurst, The Square, Bradworthy, EX22 7TB
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Hoof To Block sits behind roughly 640 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ← Hoof To Block | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hoof To Block 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 Hoof To Block, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradworthy Social Club Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bradworthy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2026 |
| A F Balsdon And Sons Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bradworthy Primary Academy School/college/university | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Hoof To Block
What is Hoof To Block's food hygiene rating?
Hoof To Block has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torridge Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Hoof To Block safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hoof To Block last inspected?
Hoof To Block was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Hoof To Block?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hoof To Block compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while Hoof To Block holds a 3. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Hoof To Block 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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