Winkleigh Cider Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Torridge
Winkleigh Cider Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Western Barn, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8AP
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Winkleigh Cider Company 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% | ← Winkleigh Cider Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Winkleigh Cider Company 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 Winkleigh Cider Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clotworthy House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Winkleigh Village Hall Other catering premises | 286 yards away | Exempt | |
| Catkin Blooms Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| The Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Bakery Stores Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| The Mad Butcher Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Winkleigh Cider Company
What is Winkleigh Cider Company's food hygiene rating?
Winkleigh Cider Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Winkleigh Cider Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Winkleigh Cider Company last inspected?
Winkleigh Cider Company was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 Winkleigh Cider Company?
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 Winkleigh Cider Company compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Winkleigh Cider Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Winkleigh Cider Company 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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