Honey Wood Orchard food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Torridge
Honey Wood Orchard 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 24 May 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: Huntshaw Mill, Huntshaw, Torrington, EX38 7HD
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Honey Wood Orchard 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% | ← Honey Wood Orchard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 Honey Wood Orchard 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 Honey Wood Orchard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyder Presse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Fairways Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Heddens Of Woodtown Farm Partnership Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| Woodtown Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 November 2025 |
| PJ's Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Pavillions Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
| Great Torrington School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Runes Gin Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Honey Wood Orchard
What is Honey Wood Orchard's food hygiene rating?
Honey Wood Orchard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 24 May 2024.
Is Honey Wood Orchard 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 Honey Wood Orchard last inspected?
Honey Wood Orchard was last inspected on 24 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Honey Wood Orchard?
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 Honey Wood Orchard compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Honey Wood Orchard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Honey Wood Orchard 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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