Social Bar & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Teignbridge
Social Bar & Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 - 3 Wolborough Street Newton Abbot, TQ12 1JR
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Social Bar & Kitchen among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Social Bar & Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Social Bar & Kitchen 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 Social Bar & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austins Pineroom Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Deo Gloria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Locomotive Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Jolly Farmer Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Social Bar & Kitchen
What is Social Bar & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Social Bar & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 3 June 2024.
Is Social Bar & Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Social Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
Social Bar & Kitchen was last inspected on 3 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Social Bar & Kitchen?
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 Social Bar & Kitchen compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Social Bar & Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Social Bar & Kitchen 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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