Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Borough Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7NU
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary 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% | ← Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary 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 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 Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary 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 Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 339 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 September 2025 |
| BP Great Torrington SF Connect Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Cavalier Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Torridgeside AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Yau's House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Chef Lin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Castle House Residential Home Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Great Torrington Bowling Club Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School
What is Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School last inspected?
Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary 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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