Food hygiene ratings in North Devon
North Devon inspects and rates 1,482 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,319 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 163 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in North Devon
Standards here are high: 84% of rated businesses in North Devon hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 36 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,105 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
Towns in North Devon
Food hygiene ratings for each town North Devon inspects.
- Barnstaple 409 places
- Ilfracombe 249 places
- Braunton 115 places
- South Molton 99 places
- Lynton 78 places
- Woolacombe 60 places
- Umberleigh 27 places
- Lynmouth 25 places
- Bideford 20 places
Recently inspected in North Devon
The most recent inspections published by North Devon, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childminder | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| The Panniers | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Coaching Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| Ramblers Rest | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| The Rising Sun | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 4 - Good | 7 August 2026 |
| Sandbanks Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 - Good | 5 August 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 August 2026 |
| Zest | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 August 2026 |
| Snack Shack | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2026 |
| Home Bargains | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Costa Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 - Good | 29 July 2026 |
| Costcutter | Retailers - other | 4 - Good | 29 July 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in North Devon
The lowest-rated food businesses in North Devon are listed below. 4 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 18 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 26 June 2026 |
| Ibiza Shawarma | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 May 2026 |
| The Hele Bay | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| Silver Tree Thai Cuisine | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 August 2026 |
| Zest | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 August 2026 |
| The Gunn Box | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 July 2026 |
| The Chulmleigh Bakery | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 June 2026 |
| Edenmore Nursing Home | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 May 2026 |
| The Combes Golf Park | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Everest Gurkha Chef | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| La Petite Bouchee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Old Station House Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 February 2026 |
| Power Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| The Rising Sun | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 January 2026 |
| The George Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Chulmleigh Kebab House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| Bengal Tiger | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 August 2025 |
| Butcher Brown | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 July 2025 |
| So Sweet | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in North Devon
How many food businesses does North Devon rate?
North Devon publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,482 businesses, of which 1,319 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in North Devon?
84% of rated businesses in North Devon hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in North Devon have a bad hygiene rating?
36 food businesses in North Devon hold a rating of 2 or below, including 4 rated 0 and 18 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in North Devon?
Environmental health officers employed by North Devon carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in North Devon
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 11, The Quay 5 - Very good
- 14forty Awaiting inspection
- 28 Chinese Takeaway 5 - Very good
- 51 Degrees North Coffee Co - The Roastery 4 - Good
- @ cake toppers and cakes 5 - Very good
- A & N Bakes Awaiting inspection
- A Crafty Duck 5 - Very good
- A Spud Shack 5 - Very good
- A Spud Shack 4 - Good
- A.A Franchise 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield UK 5 - Very good
- Acorns Guest House 5 - Very good
- Acorns Naturist Retreat 5 - Very good
- Action for Children 5 - Very good
- Adele's Cafe 5 - Very good
- Agricultural Inn 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Air Extreme 5 - Very good
- AJ's Kitchen Awaiting inspection
- Alban House Residential Care Home 4 - Good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aleafia 5 - Very good
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar 5 - Very good
- Algapelago Marine 5 - Very good
- Ali's Alcove 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Ali's Gifts and More 5 - Very good
- Always Chocolate 5 - Very good
- Ann's Farmhouse Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Anne Webber Awaiting inspection
- Annie And The Flint 4 - Good
- Annie's Microgreens 5 - Very good
- Apple Tree Farm Services CIC 5 - Very good
- Arepa T/A The Green Lemon 5 - Very good
- Arromanches Camp 5 - Very good
- Arti's Too 5 - Very good
- Artisarni 5 - Very good
- Arundel House 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Barnstaple Petrol Filling Station 5 - Very good
- Ashford Farm Shop 5 - Very good
- Ashford Farm Shop 5 - Very good
- Ashleigh Primary School 5 - Very good
- Asian Indulgences 5 - Very good
- Asude's Bakery Awaiting inspection
- Avo Craft Cafe 4 - Good
- Avoncourt Lodge Awaiting inspection
- B And M Stores 5 - Very good
- Baby Blue Mobile Bar and Events 5 - Very good
- Baileys Bakes 5 - Very good
- Bait Ball 5 - Very good
- Bake and Brew Bakery 5 - Very good
- Bake to the Future 5 - Very good
- Baked by Annie Awaiting inspection
- Baker George 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Baker George (Cattle Market) 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Bambino's Deli and Sandwich Shop 5 - Very good
- Banburys 5 - Very good
- Baptist Church 5 - Very good
- Bar 27 5 - Very good
- Bar 51 5 - Very good
- Bar Electric 4 - Good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-17. Browse all UK councils →