Clearwater Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Torridge
Clearwater Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: Clearwater Brewery Ltd, Unit 1, Little Court, EX39 4FG
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Clearwater Brewery among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Clearwater Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 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 95 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 Clearwater Brewery 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 Clearwater Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croyde Coffee Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Kingsley House Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| East The Water Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Barton Tors Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Biddy Baps Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Clearwater Brewery
What is Clearwater Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Clearwater Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Clearwater Brewery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clearwater Brewery last inspected?
Clearwater Brewery was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Clearwater Brewery?
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 Clearwater Brewery compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Clearwater Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Clearwater Brewery 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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