The Cavalier Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
The Cavalier Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 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: The Cavalier, Well Street, Torrington, EX38 8EP
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Cavalier Inn 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 Cavalier Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cavalier Inn 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 Cavalier Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 September 2025 |
| BP Great Torrington SF Connect Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Chef Lin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Yau's House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Big Boss Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Sandfords Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Tineke Cooks Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| Steve Gladwin Family Butchers Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about The Cavalier Inn
What is The Cavalier Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cavalier Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 11 December 2024.
Is The Cavalier Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cavalier Inn last inspected?
The Cavalier Inn was last inspected on 11 December 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 The Cavalier Inn?
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 Cavalier Inn compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Cavalier Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Cavalier Inn 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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