Funder Island food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Funder Island 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 16 May 2025, 13 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: Pleasure Lawns, Barton Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7BA
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Funder Island 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% | ← Funder Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Funder Island 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 Funder Island, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Chief Waffles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| The Barn Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Captains Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bar Electric Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| Woolacombe Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 October 2024 |
| Fudgies Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| The Beach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Woolacombe Holiday Shop Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2010 |
Questions about Funder Island
What is Funder Island's food hygiene rating?
Funder Island has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Funder Island 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 Funder Island last inspected?
Funder Island was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 Funder Island?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Funder Island 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 Funder Island is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Funder Island 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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Funder Island is one of 60 rated food businesses in Woolacombe. See every hygiene rating in Woolacombe →
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