The Silk Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
The Silk Lounge 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
This is a fresh result: The Silk Lounge was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 Cooper Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DA
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Silk Lounge 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 Silk Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Silk Lounge 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 Silk Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabby Dicks Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2016 |
| Dickys Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Le Petit Monde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Co-operative (Food) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Hiron And Son's Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Heavitree Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Harbour Bideford Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about The Silk Lounge
What is The Silk Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Silk Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Silk Lounge 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 Silk Lounge last inspected?
The Silk Lounge was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Silk Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Silk Lounge compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Silk Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Silk Lounge 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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