Bait Ball food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Bait Ball holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Baitball Bar And Restaurant, Woolacombe Bay Holiday Village Ltd, Woolacombe, EX34 7AH
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Bait Ball among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Bait Ball | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bait Ball none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bait Ball, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| The Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| St Sabinus Parish Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2008 |
| Mortehoe & Woolacombe Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2016 |
| Sandunes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2010 |
| Woolacombe County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 March 2026 |
| Noel Corston Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2018 |
| Bar 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Bait Ball
What is Bait Ball's food hygiene rating?
Bait Ball has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Bait Ball safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bait Ball last inspected?
Bait Ball was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bait Ball?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bait Ball compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Bait Ball is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Bait Ball and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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