GFD Depot food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
GFD Depot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 November 2025, 8 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: Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8NY
How it compares in North Devon
That puts GFD Depot 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% | ← GFD Depot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 GFD Depot 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 GFD Depot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Ways House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Edd's Greengrocers Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2015 |
| Miles Fish and Chips Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Ryan Miles Mobile Fish & Chips Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| North Devon Organics Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Lower Campscott Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2015 |
Questions about GFD Depot
What is GFD Depot's food hygiene rating?
GFD Depot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 10 November 2025.
Is GFD Depot 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was GFD Depot last inspected?
GFD Depot was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 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 GFD Depot?
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 GFD Depot 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 GFD Depot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects GFD Depot 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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