The Crab & Apple food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
The Crab & Apple 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 Crab & Apple was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Appledore Social Club, Appledore Hall, New Quay Street
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Crab & Apple among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← The Crab & Apple | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 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 94 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 Very 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 Crab & Apple 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 Crab & Apple, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Sprats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Appledore Flame Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Johns Of Appledore Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Market Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Hocking's Ice Cream Manufacturers/packers | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Appledore County Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Devon And Cornwall Fish Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Johns of Instow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
Questions about The Crab & Apple
What is The Crab & Apple's food hygiene rating?
The Crab & Apple has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Crab & Apple 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 Crab & Apple last inspected?
The Crab & Apple was last inspected on 12 June 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 Crab & Apple?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Crab & Apple compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Crab & Apple is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Crab & Apple 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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