Umberleigh Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Umberleigh Academy 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
This is a fresh result: Umberleigh Academy was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AD
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Umberleigh Academy 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% | ← Umberleigh Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Umberleigh Academy 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 Umberleigh Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umberleigh Village Hall Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2011 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 January 2026 |
| Londis - Umberleigh Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Cobbaton Combat Vehicle Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Smoke on the Waters - Mobile Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| The Bell Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| West Down Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2011 |
Questions about Umberleigh Academy
What is Umberleigh Academy's food hygiene rating?
Umberleigh Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Umberleigh Academy 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 Umberleigh Academy last inspected?
Umberleigh Academy was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Umberleigh Academy?
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 Umberleigh Academy 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 Umberleigh Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Umberleigh Academy 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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