Jewells Cross Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
Jewells Cross Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 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: Bridgerule, Devon, EX22 7EY
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Jewells Cross Service Station sits behind roughly 578 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 578 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ← Jewells Cross Service Station | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Jewells Cross Service Station 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 Jewells Cross Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2015 |
| Glebe House Cottages Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2016 |
| Southlands Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Jewells Cross Service Station
What is Jewells Cross Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Jewells Cross Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torridge Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Jewells Cross Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jewells Cross Service Station last inspected?
Jewells Cross Service Station was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Jewells Cross Service Station?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jewells Cross Service Station compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while Jewells Cross Service Station holds a 4. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Jewells Cross Service Station 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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