Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom 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
This is a fresh result: Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Clapp And Seddon, 10 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom 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% | ← Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom 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 Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Bons Sweets Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bar 27 Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Cheese Larder Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Lazy Daisy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 July 2025 |
| George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2019 |
| Sanders News Centre Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2008 |
| Yetland Farm - The Cheese Stall at South Molton Market Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom
What is Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom 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 Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom last inspected?
Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom 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 Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom 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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