Waterfront Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Waterfront Inn 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1LH
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Waterfront Inn 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% | ← Waterfront Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Waterfront Inn 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 Waterfront Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford, Littleham And Westward Ho Cricket Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Moran's Restaurant And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Fairway Buoy Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Indulge At Westward Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| A Slice Of Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cabana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Country Cousins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Beachfield Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2013 |
Questions about Waterfront Inn
What is Waterfront Inn's food hygiene rating?
Waterfront Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Waterfront Inn 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 Waterfront Inn last inspected?
Waterfront Inn was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Waterfront Inn?
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 Waterfront Inn compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Waterfront Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Waterfront Inn 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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