The Crowbar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
The Crowbar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Crowbar was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 20 Fore Street, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1AW
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Crowbar 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 Crowbar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crowbar 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 Crowbar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bideford Blues Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Cheverells Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Acorn Manor Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Bidna House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about The Crowbar
What is The Crowbar's food hygiene rating?
The Crowbar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Crowbar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crowbar last inspected?
The Crowbar was last inspected on 4 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 Crowbar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crowbar compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Crowbar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Crowbar 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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Understanding this rating
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