Moghul Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Moghul Express 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 7 March 2025, 16 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: 4A The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EU
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Moghul Express 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% | ← Moghul Express | |
| 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 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 Moghul Express 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 Moghul Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Designer Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Great Asian Supermarket Ltd School/college/university | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Bromley's at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2017 |
| Holland And Barrett Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2015 |
| Golden Lion Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Arti's Too Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Devon Antenatal Family Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Boba Tea House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Moghul Express
What is Moghul Express's food hygiene rating?
Moghul Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Moghul Express 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 Moghul Express last inspected?
Moghul Express was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Moghul Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Moghul Express 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 Moghul Express holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Moghul Express 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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