Black and White Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Black and White Cafe 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 15 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Black And White Fish And Chips, Galeka House, Borough Road, EX34 0DQ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Black and White Cafe 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% | ← Black and White Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Black and White Cafe 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 Black and White Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin Farm Shop Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Harbour Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Redwood Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Focsle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Seaside Stores Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Sea Stone Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| John Fowler Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2012 |
Questions about Black and White Cafe
What is Black and White Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Black and White Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Black and White Cafe 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 Black and White Cafe last inspected?
Black and White Cafe was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 23 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 Black and White Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black and White Cafe 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 Black and White Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Black and White Cafe 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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