Runes Gin Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Torridge
Runes Gin Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Runes Gin Ltd was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Torridge score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torridge ratings →
Address: Bay View, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4QB
How this rating has changed
Runes Gin Ltd was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Runes Gin Ltd among the 587 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 | 587 | 86% | ← Runes Gin Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Runes Gin Ltd 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 Runes Gin Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Croyde Coffee Mobile caterer | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Kingsley House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Barton Tors Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| East The Water Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Pollyfield Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
Questions about Runes Gin Ltd
What is Runes Gin Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Runes Gin Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Runes Gin Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Runes Gin Ltd last inspected?
Runes Gin Ltd was last inspected on 16 July 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 Runes Gin Ltd?
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 Runes Gin Ltd compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 685 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Runes Gin Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Runes Gin Ltd 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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Runes Gin Ltd is one of 299 rated food businesses in Bideford. See every hygiene rating in Bideford →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.torridge.gov.uk/food
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