Koas Ark & Jolly Roger food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
Koas Ark & Jolly Roger 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 23 July 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: Koa Tree Camp, Welcombe, Devon, EX39 6HE
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Koas Ark & Jolly Roger among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Koas Ark & Jolly Roger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 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 Koas Ark & Jolly Roger 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 Koas Ark & Jolly Roger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A And S Jeffery Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Lower Wembsworthy Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| The Old Smithy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Welcombe Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Kernow Pitsa Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2023 |
| West Country Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Welcombe X Caravanning, Camping And Glamping Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2016 |
| St Marks C Of E Academy School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about Koas Ark & Jolly Roger
What is Koas Ark & Jolly Roger's food hygiene rating?
Koas Ark & Jolly Roger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 23 July 2021.
Is Koas Ark & Jolly Roger 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 Koas Ark & Jolly Roger last inspected?
Koas Ark & Jolly Roger was last inspected on 23 July 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Koas Ark & Jolly Roger?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Koas Ark & Jolly Roger compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Koas Ark & Jolly Roger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Koas Ark & Jolly Roger 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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