The Wee Snug food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Wee Snug 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 4 December 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: 1 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RH
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Wee Snug 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% | ← The Wee Snug | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 The Wee Snug 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 The Wee Snug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2008 |
| Bull & Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Barnstaple Baptist Church Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2015 |
| Green Lanes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Barnstaple Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2015 |
| Dingles Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about The Wee Snug
What is The Wee Snug's food hygiene rating?
The Wee Snug has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 4 December 2024.
Is The Wee Snug 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 The Wee Snug last inspected?
The Wee Snug was last inspected on 4 December 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 The Wee Snug?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Wee Snug 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 The Wee Snug is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Wee Snug 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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