Capstone Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Capstone Restaurant 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 5 September 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: 17 St James Place, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BJ
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Capstone Restaurant 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% | ← Capstone Restaurant | |
| 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 Capstone Restaurant 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 Capstone Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive and Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| The Antidote Wine Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Ilfracombe And North Devon Sub Aqua Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2008 |
| Adele's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bayside Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Cove Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Sun Bean Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Blacksands Kitchen, Bar and Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Capstone Restaurant
What is Capstone Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Capstone Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Capstone Restaurant 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 Capstone Restaurant last inspected?
Capstone Restaurant was last inspected on 5 September 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 Capstone Restaurant?
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 Capstone Restaurant 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 Capstone Restaurant holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Capstone Restaurant 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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