Linton Support food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torridge
Linton Support 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 4 January 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Orion House, 14 Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3BU
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Linton Support 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% | ← Linton Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Linton Support 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 Linton Support, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First In Last Out Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Highwood Care Home Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Blackwells Pasties Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Jack In The Box Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Devonshire Cork & Vine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bideford College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chef Duet Catering Co. Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| By The Ford Butchers And Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Linton Support
What is Linton Support's food hygiene rating?
Linton Support has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 4 January 2016.
Is Linton Support 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 Linton Support last inspected?
Linton Support was last inspected on 4 January 2016, more than 10 years 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 Linton Support?
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 Linton Support compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Linton Support is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Linton Support 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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