Bar 51 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Bar 51 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 9 June 2025, 13 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: Twitchen Holiday Park, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, EX34 7ES
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Bar 51 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% | ← Bar 51 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bar 51 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 Bar 51, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & J Wilson Supermarket 406 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Roy's Tee-Time Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 August 2025 |
| North Morte Farm Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Mortehoe Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| Mortehoe Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| The Smugglers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Town Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Bait Ball Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Bar 51
What is Bar 51's food hygiene rating?
Bar 51 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 9 June 2025.
Is Bar 51 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 Bar 51 last inspected?
Bar 51 was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 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 Bar 51?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bar 51 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 Bar 51 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Bar 51 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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