The Beaford Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
The Beaford Garage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 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: Beaford, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8LJ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Beaford Garage 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% | ← The Beaford Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Beaford Garage 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 The Beaford Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Dolton Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2025 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| SPAR - Wessex Retail Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Neals Butchers Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| The Rams Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Beacon Garage Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Beaford Garage
What is The Beaford Garage's food hygiene rating?
The Beaford Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 6 January 2016.
Is The Beaford Garage 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Beaford Garage last inspected?
The Beaford Garage was last inspected on 6 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 The Beaford Garage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Beaford Garage compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Beaford Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Beaford Garage 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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