Kings Arms Bideford food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Kings Arms Bideford 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 27 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: The Kings Arms, 7 The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2HW
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Kings Arms Bideford 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% | ← Kings Arms Bideford | |
| 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 Kings Arms Bideford 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 Kings Arms Bideford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deanies Delights Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Gurkha Bideford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Belluno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Aroma Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Chef Duet Catering Co. Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| By The Ford Butchers And Deli Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Kings Arms Bideford
What is Kings Arms Bideford's food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms Bideford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torridge Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Kings Arms Bideford 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 Kings Arms Bideford last inspected?
Kings Arms Bideford was last inspected on 27 June 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 Kings Arms Bideford?
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 Kings Arms Bideford compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Arms Bideford holds a 4. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Kings Arms Bideford 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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