Dexters Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Dexters Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 4 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: 36 Mill Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JJ
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Dexters Bar sits behind roughly 581 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ← Dexters Bar | |
| 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 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 Dexters Bar 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 Dexters Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavington Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Deanies Delights Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Italian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Country Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bideford Baptist Pre School Caring Premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cool Beans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bideford Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Dexters Bar
What is Dexters Bar's food hygiene rating?
Dexters Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torridge Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Dexters Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dexters Bar last inspected?
Dexters Bar was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Dexters Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Dexters Bar compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while Dexters Bar holds a 4. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Dexters Bar 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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