Food hygiene ratings in Barnstaple
There are 413 food businesses in Barnstaple with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by North Devon Council. A further 27 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Barnstaple
83% of rated businesses in Barnstaple hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. 12 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across North Devon as a whole, 84% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Barnstaple is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 320 | 83% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | 1% |
Lowest-rated places in Barnstaple
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Ibiza Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 May 2026 |
| Silver Tree Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| Barnstaple And North Devon Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 August 2024 |
| Everest Gurkha Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 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 |
| So Sweet Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 July 2025 |
| Ali's Alcove Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| BJs Value House Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 July 2024 |
| Chivenor Service Station Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 March 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Barnstaple
How many food businesses in Barnstaple have a hygiene rating?
413 food businesses in Barnstaple have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by North Devon Council. 386 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Barnstaple?
83% of rated businesses in Barnstaple hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Barnstaple?
12 food businesses in Barnstaple hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 5 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Barnstaple?
Environmental health officers at North Devon Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in North Devon
- Ilfracombe 239 places
- Braunton 115 places
- South Molton 99 places
- Lynton 77 places
- Woolacombe 60 places
- Umberleigh 26 places
- Lynmouth 24 places
- Bideford 20 places
Food businesses in Barnstaple
- 28 Chinese Takeaway 5 - Very good
- A Spud Shack 4 - Good
- Air Extreme 5 - Very good
- Aleafia 5 - Very good
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar 5 - Very good
- Ali's Alcove 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Arti's Too 5 - Very good
- Artisarni 5 - Very good
- Arundel House 5 - Very good
- Asda Barnstaple Petrol Filling Station 5 - Very good
- Ashleigh Primary School 5 - Very good
- B & Q Limited Exempt
- B And M Stores 5 - Very good
- Bambino's Deli and Sandwich Shop 5 - Very good
- Banburys 5 - Very good
- Bar Lush 5 - Very good
- Barn-A-B's Pre-School 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple And North Devon Liberal Club 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Barnstaple Bakery 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple Baptist Church 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple Bowling Club 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple Conservative Club 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple Equestrian Supplies Awaiting inspection
- Barnstaple Hotel 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple PFS (EG On The Move Ltd) 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple Social Club Ltd 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple Spud Bros 5 - Very good
- Barnstaple Town Clubhouse 4 - Good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.