Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Manufacturers/packers
Latest rating available
Country Life Brewery food hygiene rating
Country Life Brewery
The Big Sheep
Abbotsham
Bideford
Devon
EX39 5AP Inspected 8 July 2026
Abbotsham
Bideford
Devon
EX39 5AP Inspected 8 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Torridge
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Country Life Brewery in Torridge currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 8 July 2026. Country Life Brewery is registered as a Manufacturers/packers and is located at The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP.
- Business name
- Country Life Brewery
- Business type
- Manufacturers/packers
- Local authority
- Torridge
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 8 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 233505
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
8 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Country Life Brewery.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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