Castle Chambers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Castle Chambers 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 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 26 Castle Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DR
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Castle Chambers 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% | ← Castle Chambers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Castle Chambers 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 Castle Chambers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Antenatal Family Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Claytons & The Glasshouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Boba Tea House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Arti's Too Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Holland And Barrett Ltd Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2015 |
| Bambino's Deli and Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Barnstaple Town Council Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Barnstaple Bakery Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Castle Chambers
What is Castle Chambers's food hygiene rating?
Castle Chambers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 30 August 2024.
Is Castle Chambers 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 Castle Chambers last inspected?
Castle Chambers was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 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 Castle Chambers?
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 Castle Chambers 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 Castle Chambers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Castle Chambers 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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