F Heard Quality Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
F Heard Quality Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 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: 33 Nelson Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1LQ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts F Heard Quality Meats 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% | ← F Heard Quality Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 F Heard Quality Meats 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 F Heard Quality Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachfield Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2013 |
| Country Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Freaki Tiki Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Bideford, Littleham And Westward Ho Cricket Club Other catering premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Moran's Restaurant And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Golden Sands Residential Home Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Fairway Buoy Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
Questions about F Heard Quality Meats
What is F Heard Quality Meats's food hygiene rating?
F Heard Quality Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 23 September 2025.
Is F Heard Quality Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was F Heard Quality Meats last inspected?
F Heard Quality Meats was last inspected on 23 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 F Heard Quality Meats?
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 F Heard Quality Meats compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and F Heard Quality Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects F Heard Quality Meats 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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