Beachfield food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torridge
Beachfield holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2013, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 42 Nelson Road, Westward Ho!, Devon, EX39 1LQ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Beachfield 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% | ← Beachfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Beachfield 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 Beachfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| F Heard Quality Meats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| 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 Beachfield
What is Beachfield's food hygiene rating?
Beachfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 5 December 2013.
Is Beachfield 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beachfield last inspected?
Beachfield was last inspected on 5 December 2013, more than 12 years 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 Beachfield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Beachfield compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Beachfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Beachfield 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Beachfield is one of 16 rated food businesses in Westward Ho!. See every hygiene rating in Westward Ho! →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.torridge.gov.uk/food
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