Poolside Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Poolside Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 September 2023, more than 2 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: Napps Caravan Site, Coast Road, Berrynarbor, EX34 9SW
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Poolside Cafe sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Poolside Cafe | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Poolside 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 Poolside Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cove Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Sandaway Holiday Park Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| BP Trailer Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| The Bent Peg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| The Old Sawmill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Berrynarbor Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2013 |
| Poplars Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Channel Vista Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
Questions about Poolside Cafe
What is Poolside Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Poolside Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Poolside Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poolside Cafe last inspected?
Poolside Cafe was last inspected on 27 September 2023, more than 2 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 Poolside Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poolside 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, while Poolside Cafe holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Poolside 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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