Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) 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 January 2026, 5 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: 2 Kingsley House, The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2HJ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) 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% | ← Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Country Cottage Bakery (Billys), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Belluno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Crabby Dicks Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2016 |
| Dickys Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Le Petit Monde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Aroma Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Co-operative (Food) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Hiron And Son's Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Country Cottage Bakery (Billys)
What is Country Cottage Bakery (Billys)'s food hygiene rating?
Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) 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 Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) last inspected?
Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
How does Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) 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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