Food hygiene ratings in South Molton
There are 99 food businesses in South Molton with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by North Devon Council. A further 5 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in South Molton
69% of rated businesses in South Molton hold the top score of 5, and 86% hold a 4 or better. 5 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. South Molton does worse, by 15 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 65 | 69% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 16 | 17% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 9% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in South Molton
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Bengal Tiger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 August 2025 |
| Zest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 August 2025 |
| Baker George (Cattle Market) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 August 2025 |
| Moorland Larder Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 October 2025 |
| South Molton Services Ltd Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 September 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 South Molton
How many food businesses in South Molton have a hygiene rating?
99 food businesses in South Molton have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by North Devon Council. 94 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in South Molton?
69% of rated businesses in South Molton 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 South Molton?
5 food businesses in South Molton hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 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 South Molton?
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
- Barnstaple 413 places
- Ilfracombe 239 places
- Braunton 115 places
- Lynton 77 places
- Woolacombe 60 places
- Umberleigh 26 places
- Lynmouth 24 places
- Bideford 20 places
Food businesses in South Molton
- Algapelago Marine 5 - Very good
- Avo Craft Cafe 4 - Good
- Baker George 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Baker George (Cattle Market) 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Bar 27 5 - Very good
- Bengal Tiger 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Big Birds Baps 5 - Very good
- Bishops Nympton Community Shop 4 - Good
- Bishops Nympton Primary School 5 - Very good
- Bon Bons Sweets 5 - Very good
- Bourne Bridge House 5 - Very good
- Castle Inn 5 - Very good
- Caveland Farm 5 - Very good
- Chip N Fin 5 - Very good
- Deer's Leap Retreat 5 - Very good
- Dr Peppa's Condiments 5 - Very good
- Eastleigh Care Home 4 - Good
- Eastleigh Care Homes 5 - Very good
- Eaton Aerospace 5 - Very good
- Ferntor Vegetarian & Vegan Guest Hse 4 - Good
- Ford Down Farm B&B 5 - Very good
- Freds Charcoal Grill and Pizzas 3 - Generally satisfactory
- George Hotel 5 - Very good
- Grand Barista 5 - Very good
- Great Wadham 5 - Very good
- Guns Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Hancocks Devon Cider 5 - Very good
- Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast 5 - Very good
- Istanbul Grill & Pizza Awaiting inspection
- Keepers Roost 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 99 businesses in South Molton. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.