Bideford Rugby Club

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Bideford Rugby Club is a pub/bar/nightclub located at King George V Playing Fields, Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, in the Torridge local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Torridge oversees 768 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Torridge is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
King George V Playing Fields, Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon
Postcode
Not available
Local Authority
Torridge
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
233690

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bideford Rugby Club?

Bideford Rugby Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Torridge.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Bideford Rugby Club last inspected?

Bideford Rugby Club was last inspected on 2026-01-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.