New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to eight of Torridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to four restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Italian Kitchen at 21 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, Devon; rated on June 7

• Rated 5: Deluxe Steak House at 16 High Street, Bideford, Devon; rated on June 6

• Rated 5: Secret Garden Cafe at 45a Mill Street, Bideford, Devon; rated on June 6

• Rated 5: The Old Farmhouse Kitchen And Tearoom at East Dodscott Farm, St Giles In The Wood, Torrington, Devon; rated on June 6

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And one rating has been handed to a pub, bar or nightclub:

• Rated 5: The Seagate Hotel at Seagate Hotel, The Quay, Appledore, Bideford; rated on June 6

Takeaways

Plus three ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Mr Ho at 14 The Quay, Bideford, Devon; rated on June 7

• Rated 5: Shamrock Fish And Chips at 41 Fore Street, Hartland, Bideford, Devon; rated on June 7

• Rated 5: Woolsery Fish And Chip Shop at Chapel Street, Woolfardisworthy, Bideford, Devon; rated on June 7