Jack In The Box Catering food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torridge
Jack In The Box Catering 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 3 October 2025, 9 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: 8 - 9 Butchers Row, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DX
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Jack In The Box Catering 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% | ← Jack In The Box Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Jack In The Box Catering 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 Jack In The Box Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Cork & Vine Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Chef Duet Catering Co. Other catering premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| By The Ford Butchers And Deli Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Deluxe Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Gurkha Bideford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Aroma Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Blackwells Pasties Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Deanies Delights Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Jack In The Box Catering
What is Jack In The Box Catering's food hygiene rating?
Jack In The Box Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Jack In The Box Catering 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 Jack In The Box Catering last inspected?
Jack In The Box Catering was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Jack In The Box Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Jack In The Box Catering compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Jack In The Box Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Jack In The Box Catering 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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