New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to six 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: Number Eight at 49 Torrington Street, Bideford, Devon; rated on March 19

• Rated 5: Westward Ho Baptist Church at Westward Ho! Baptist Church, Nelson Drive, Westward Ho!, Devon; rated on March 15

• Rated 5: Lakeside Roadford Lake at Broadwoodwidger, Devon; rated on March 12

• Rated 5: The Big Sheep Ltd at The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon; rated on March 11

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

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

• Rated 5: Malt Scoop Inn at Merton, Okehampton, Devon; rated on March 18

Takeaways

Plus one rating for a takeaway:

• Rated 5: Chef Lin at Unit 2, 39 - 41 Well Street, Torrington, Devon; rated on March 13