Scallywags Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torridge
Scallywags Pre School 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 30 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: Halwill Village Hall, Station Road, Halwill Junction, EX21 5XZ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Scallywags Pre School 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% | ← Scallywags Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Scallywags Pre School 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 Scallywags Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Anglers Paradise Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Junction Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Karen's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Junction Corner News Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
| Ruby Oak Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Barn Park Residential Dementia Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| Halwill Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Scallywags Pre School
What is Scallywags Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Scallywags Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Scallywags Pre School 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 Scallywags Pre School last inspected?
Scallywags Pre School was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Scallywags Pre School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Scallywags Pre School compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Scallywags Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Scallywags Pre School 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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