Thatched Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Thatched Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: Pump Lane, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BA
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Thatched Inn among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Thatched Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 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 94 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thatched Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2016 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Kenwith Castle Residential And Nursing Care Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Grampys Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| Jans Diner Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Thatched Inn
What is Thatched Inn's food hygiene rating?
Thatched Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Thatched Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thatched Inn last inspected?
Thatched Inn was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
How does Thatched Inn compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Thatched Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Thatched Inn 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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