The Whole Jar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
The Whole Jar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Whole Jar was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Pannier Market, South Street, Torrington, EX38 8HD
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Whole Jar 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% | ← The Whole Jar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Whole Jar 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 The Whole Jar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Pizza Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| The Cabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 July 2025 |
| Taffs Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Co-operative (Food) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2018 |
| Xanadu Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2016 |
Questions about The Whole Jar
What is The Whole Jar's food hygiene rating?
The Whole Jar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 1 July 2026.
Is The Whole Jar 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Whole Jar last inspected?
The Whole Jar was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Whole Jar?
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 The Whole Jar compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Whole Jar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Whole Jar 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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