No 22 food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
No 22 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 October 2021, more than 4 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: 22 Sticklepath Terrace, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2AY
How it compares in North Devon
That puts No 22 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% | ← No 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 No 22 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 No 22, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Asda Barnstaple Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2017 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Bromley's at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2017 |
Questions about No 22
What is No 22's food hygiene rating?
No 22 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 19 October 2021.
Is No 22 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was No 22 last inspected?
No 22 was last inspected on 19 October 2021, more than 4 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 No 22?
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 No 22 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 No 22 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects No 22 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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