Cosy Bites food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torridge
Cosy Bites holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Holsworthy Football Club, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6HF
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Cosy Bites 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% | ← Cosy Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cosy Bites 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 Cosy Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magpie Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Holsworthy C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Holsworthy Day Companions Other catering premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2016 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 222 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Roses Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Holsworthy Leisure Centre Retailers - other | 307 yards away | Exempt | |
| Holsworthy Community College School/college/university | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Holsworthy Community Fridge Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
Questions about Cosy Bites
What is Cosy Bites's food hygiene rating?
Cosy Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Cosy Bites 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cosy Bites last inspected?
Cosy Bites was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Cosy Bites?
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 Cosy Bites compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Cosy Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Cosy Bites 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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