New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to five 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 three restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Fairways Catering at Great Torrington Golf Club, Weare Trees, Great Torrington, Devon; rated on October 9

• Rated 5: Taste at Sanctuary Restaurant, Moreton Court, Birdwood Crescent, Bideford; rated on October 9

• Rated 5: Mad Hatters Restaurant at Merry Harriers Nursery, Woolsery, Bideford, Devon; rated on October 2

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

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

• Rated 5: Seven Stars at The Seven Stars, High Street, Winkleigh, Devon; rated on October 9

Takeaways

Plus one rating for a takeaway:

• Rated 5: Jack In The Box Catering at 8 - 9 Butchers Row, Bideford, Devon; rated on October 3