Cafe Onboard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
Cafe Onboard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cafe Onboard was inspected on 13 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QQ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Cafe Onboard 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% | ← Cafe Onboard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Cafe Onboard 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 Cafe Onboard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Du Parc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bideford Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2015 |
| Bideford Service Station Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Ali's Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bideford Amateur Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Danny's Pizza Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bideford Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Bideford Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Onboard
What is Cafe Onboard's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Onboard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 13 June 2026.
Is Cafe Onboard 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Onboard last inspected?
Cafe Onboard was last inspected on 13 June 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 Cafe Onboard?
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 Cafe Onboard compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Onboard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Cafe Onboard 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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