What is the average food hygiene rating in Torridge?

The average food hygiene rating in Torridge is 4.75 out of 5, across 677 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Torridge compare with the national average for food hygiene?

84.5% of rated premises in Torridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Torridge 110 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Torridge have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

572 food businesses in Torridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.5% of the 677 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Torridge have a low hygiene rating?

16 food businesses in Torridge are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Torridge food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Torridge (775 establishments on record, 677 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Torridge

In Torridge, 84.5% of 677 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.75/5. These figures cover 775 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Torridge has 572 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 677 rated premises (84.5%). 16 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 84.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +4.8 pp
National rank: 110 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Torridge

5★ Very Good

572 (84.5%)

4★ Good

66 (9.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

23 (3.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 31 awaiting inspection and 67 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 31 awaiting inspection and 67 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Torridge: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Torridge?: The average food hygiene rating in Torridge is 4.75 out of 5, across 677 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Torridge compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 84.5% of rated premises in Torridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Torridge 110 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Torridge have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 572 food businesses in Torridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.5% of the 677 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Torridge have a low hygiene rating?: 16 food businesses in Torridge are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Torridge food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Torridge (775 establishments on record, 677 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Torridge

EX39433 places · 83.2% 5★

Top-rated places in Torridge

Roll BritanniaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Ground Floor, 2 Jubilee House, Queen Street, Bideford · EX39 2JH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The CrowbarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 20 Fore Street, Northam, Bideford, Devon · EX39 1AW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Borough Road, Torrington, Devon · EX38 7NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Country Cottage BakeryRetailers - other · 27 Nelson Road, Westward Ho!, Devon · EX39 1LQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Moran's Restaurant And BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, Devon · EX39 1LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
The Silk LoungePub/bar/nightclub · 6 Cooper Street, Bideford, Devon · EX39 2DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Nach-Ho!Mobile caterer · EX39
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Molesworth ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon · EX22 6SU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Torrington Football ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Torrington AFC, Vicarage Field, School Lane, Torrington · EX38 7AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
CabanaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Westbourne Terrace, Westward Ho!, Devon · EX39 1LL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Donut DelightsMobile caterer
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Beatz Cookin KitchenMobile caterer · EX38
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Torridge

The Paramount Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 22 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, Devon · EX39 2QE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
Bakery StoresRetailers - other · Londis, Fore Street, Winkleigh, Devon · EX19 8HQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2024
Nash Family Fruit \& VegRetailers - other · Kellands Fruit & Veg, 9 Mill Street, Bideford, Devon · EX39 2JT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 January 2025
Hartland Post Office And StoresRetailers - other · 18 Fore Street, Hartland, Devon · EX39 6BD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
WingsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Wings Hall, Lower Meddon Street, Bideford, Devon · EX39 2BJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Dolton Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Dolton C Of E School, The Square, Dolton, Winkleigh · EX19 8QF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2025
The Kingsley InnPub/bar/nightclub · 11 Fore Street, Northam, Bideford, Devon · EX39 1AW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
MillmansRetailers - other · Units 1 To 2, 27 The Square, Holsworthy, Devon · EX22 6AN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 September 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 775 real Food Standards Agency records for Torridge, of which 677 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.