Bideford has 173 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
90% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 79% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 12 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 26% of food businesses in Bideford.
14 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 2,494 | 4.4/5 | 66% |
| Merton | 1,185 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Thornbury | 93 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Westward Ho! | 48 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Great Torrington | 45 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Holsworthy | 44 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
There are currently 173 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Bideford, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Bideford, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 79% of rated businesses in Bideford hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Bideford are carried out by Torridge. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Bideford was last updated on 14 May 2026.