Heavitree Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Heavitree Arms 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
The rating dates from 5 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mill Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JR
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Heavitree Arms 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% | ← Heavitree Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heavitree Arms 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 Heavitree Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Beans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bideford Baptist Pre School Caring Premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Country Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Crabby Dicks Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2016 |
| Dickys Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Le Petit Monde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bideford Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Heavitree Arms
What is Heavitree Arms's food hygiene rating?
Heavitree Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 5 January 2023.
Is Heavitree Arms 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 Heavitree Arms last inspected?
Heavitree Arms was last inspected on 5 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Heavitree Arms?
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 Heavitree Arms compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Heavitree Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Heavitree Arms 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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