The Tides Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
The Tides Inn 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 25 October 2024, 20 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 Tidesout, Beach Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7BP
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Tides Inn sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← The Tides Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Tides 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 Tides Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Electric Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| Woolacombe Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 October 2024 |
| Calvary Chapel Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2010 |
| The Captains Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fudgies Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| The Beach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Woolacombe Holiday Shop Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2010 |
| West & Barton Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about The Tides Inn
What is The Tides Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Tides Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 25 October 2024.
Is The Tides Inn 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 The Tides Inn last inspected?
The Tides Inn was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tides Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tides Inn compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Tides Inn holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Tides 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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The Tides Inn is one of 60 rated food businesses in Woolacombe. See every hygiene rating in Woolacombe →
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