Appledore County Primary School And Nursery
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Appledore County Primary School And Nursery is a school/college/university located at Kingsley Avenue, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF, in the Torridge local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 July 2025, 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 0 — 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Appledore County Primary School And Nursery?
Appledore County Primary School And Nursery 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 school/college/university?
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 Appledore County Primary School And Nursery last inspected?
Appledore County Primary School And Nursery was last inspected on 2025-07-16. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Appledore County Primary School And Nursery located?
Appledore County Primary School And Nursery is located at Kingsley Avenue, Appledore, Bideford, Devon , EX39 1PF, in the Torridge local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX39 postcode area.