The Libra School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
The Libra School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Edgemoor Court, North Molton, South Molton, EX36 3LN
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Libra School 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% | ← The Libra School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Libra School 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 The Libra School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guns Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2015 |
| Keepers Roost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2018 |
| North Molton Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Poltimore Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2025 |
| North Molton Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| North Molton Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| The Poltimore Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Chancery House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2015 |
Questions about The Libra School
What is The Libra School's food hygiene rating?
The Libra School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 27 February 2019.
Is The Libra School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Libra School last inspected?
The Libra School was last inspected on 27 February 2019, more than 7 years 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 The Libra School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Libra School 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 The Libra School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Libra School 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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