Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 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
This is a fresh result: Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in North Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Devon ratings →
Address: Velator Industrial Estate, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DX
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How this rating has changed
Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 20 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 1 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 among the 1,105 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 | 1,105 | 84% | ← Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 162 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 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 Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 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 Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komunitea Kombucha Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2023 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Braunton Food Bank Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Northern Devon Food Bank - Braunton Branch Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Stockwell Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2011 |
| Braunton Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Squires Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| The Brookfield Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2011 |
Questions about Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4
What is Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4's food hygiene rating?
Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 20 July 2026.
Is Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 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 Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 last inspected?
Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 was last inspected on 20 July 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 Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Quay Softplay Cafe Unit 4 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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