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The Blacksmiths Arms

Pub or bar · Blacksmiths Arms, 23 Torrington Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4DP

Food hygiene rating
012345
Urgent improvementVery good

Generally satisfactory. What a 3 means. Inspected 11 Sept 2026 by Torridge council.

Badges

Freshly inspectedInspected 51 days ago
5-star streakRated 5 at three inspections in a row
Most improvedRating went up at the last inspection

Dashed badges unlock once RatedEats has tracked this business across more than one inspection.

What the inspector found

Handling and storing foodGood
Cleanliness and condition of premisesGenerally satisfactory
Management of food safetyGenerally satisfactory

Shorter bar is better. FHRS points: hygiene 5, structural 10, management 10.

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