S W C H food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
S W C H holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Firs, 27 Fore Street, Witheridge, EX16 8AH
How it compares in North Devon
That puts S W C H among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← S W C H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 S W C H 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 S W C H, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witheridge C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| Witheridge Churches Together Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2016 |
| Witheridge Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Two Moors Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
| Mitre Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Central Convenience Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 October 2025 |
| Witheridge Newsagents Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2016 |
| La Petite Bouchee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about S W C H
What is S W C H's food hygiene rating?
S W C H has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 17 February 2026.
Is S W C H 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was S W C H last inspected?
S W C H was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 S W C H?
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 S W C H compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and S W C H is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects S W C H 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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