BJ's Value House Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
BJ's Value House Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: BJ's Value House Stores was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3HN
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so BJ's Value House Stores sits behind roughly 581 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ← BJ's Value House Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 BJ's Value House Stores 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 BJ's Value House Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jans Diner Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Grampys Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Asda Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Asda Walmart Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Atlantic Racquet Centre Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2016 |
Questions about BJ's Value House Stores
What is BJ's Value House Stores's food hygiene rating?
BJ's Value House Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torridge Council on 2 June 2026.
Is BJ's Value House Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was BJ's Value House Stores last inspected?
BJ's Value House Stores was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 BJ's Value House Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BJ's Value House Stores compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while BJ's Value House Stores holds a 4. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects BJ's Value House Stores 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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