West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 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: Coronation Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DE
How it compares in Torridge
That puts West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School 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% | ← West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School 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 West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First In Last Out Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Linton Support Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2016 |
| Blackwells Pasties Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Highwood Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Jack In The Box Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Devonshire Cork & Vine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bideford College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chef Duet Catering Co. Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School
What is West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School's food hygiene rating?
West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 17 September 2025.
Is West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School last inspected?
West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School?
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 West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School 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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