R And S Ware food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
R And S Ware 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
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: 15 - 17 South Street, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8AA
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so R And S Ware sits behind roughly 578 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 578 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ← R And S Ware | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 R And S Ware 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 R And S Ware, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Food) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2018 |
| Xanadu Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2016 |
| Torrington Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Bokhara Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Taffs Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| John Patts Ltd Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2016 |
Questions about R And S Ware
What is R And S Ware's food hygiene rating?
R And S Ware has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torridge Council on 18 March 2026.
Is R And S Ware 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 R And S Ware last inspected?
R And S Ware was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 R And S Ware?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 R And S Ware compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while R And S Ware holds a 4. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects R And S Ware 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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