North Coast Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
North Coast Café 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 14 November 2024, 19 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: North Coast Cafe, 5 Queen Street, Lynton, EX35 6AA
How it compares in North Devon
That puts North Coast Café 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% | ← North Coast Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 North Coast Café 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 North Coast Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spicy Mare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Queens Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| The Vanilla Pod Coffee Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Exmoor Flowers and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
| The Old Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Little Ray's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Old Coach House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Charlie Fridays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about North Coast Café
What is North Coast Café's food hygiene rating?
North Coast Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 14 November 2024.
Is North Coast Café 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 North Coast Café last inspected?
North Coast Café was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 North Coast Café?
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 North Coast Café 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 North Coast Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects North Coast Café 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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