Indulge At Westward Ho food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torridge
Indulge At Westward Ho holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2025, 16 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: Ho! Barts Amusements, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, EX39 1LH
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Indulge At Westward Ho 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% | ← Indulge At Westward Ho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 96 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 Indulge At Westward Ho 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 Indulge At Westward Ho, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Buoy Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Cabana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Country Cousins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| A Slice Of Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bideford, Littleham And Westward Ho Cricket Club Other catering premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Beachfield Caring Premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2013 |
| Country Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| F Heard Quality Meats Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Indulge At Westward Ho
What is Indulge At Westward Ho's food hygiene rating?
Indulge At Westward Ho has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 21 February 2025.
Is Indulge At Westward Ho 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Indulge At Westward Ho last inspected?
Indulge At Westward Ho was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 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 Indulge At Westward Ho?
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 Indulge At Westward Ho compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Indulge At Westward Ho is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Indulge At Westward Ho 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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