772 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Torridge are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 772 registered food businesses for Torridge. Of these, 688 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 11 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckland Game | EX39 | 1 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Bucks Cross Post Office And Stores | EX39 5DP | 1 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Dolton Primary School | EX19 8QF | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
| Hartland Post Office And Stores | EX39 6BD | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Joiners Arms | EX39 2DR | 1 | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Millmans | EX22 6AN | 1 | Sep 05, 2025 |
| Prince Of India | EX39 2QE | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| The Kingsley Inn | EX39 1AW | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| The Paramount Chinese Takeaway | EX39 2QE | 1 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Torridge Inn | EX38 8AW | 1 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Wings | EX39 2BJ | 1 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| East The Water Stepping Stones Pre School | EX39 4BL | 2 | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Langtree Community School | EX38 8NF | 2 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily | EX38 8EJ | 2 | Sep 09, 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily | EX39 2EZ | 2 | Nov 12, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 586 food businesses in Torridge with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Torridge depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.