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Mavis Thruptons food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · North Devon

Mavis Thruptons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 4 October 2024, 21 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: Lynmouth Street, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6EH

How it compares in North Devon

That puts Mavis Thruptons 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.

Every rated food business in North Devon
5 out of 5 1,107 84% ← Mavis Thruptons
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

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 Mavis Thruptons 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 Mavis Thruptons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Caravel Retailers - other at this address 5 - Very good 21 February 2008
Exmoor Bake House Takeaway/sandwich shop at this address 5 - Very good 28 September 2023
Riverside Cottage And Meat Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 9 January 2026
The Barque Pub/bar/nightclub at this address 4 - Good 5 June 2025
The Coffee Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 4 - Good 25 September 2024
Harbour Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 24 yards away Awaiting inspection
Mad 4 Seafood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 32 yards away 5 - Very good 1 May 2026
Simone's Sarnies Takeaway/sandwich shop 52 yards away 5 - Very good 4 July 2025

Questions about Mavis Thruptons

What is Mavis Thruptons's food hygiene rating?

Mavis Thruptons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 4 October 2024.

Is Mavis Thruptons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Mavis Thruptons last inspected?

Mavis Thruptons was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 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 Mavis Thruptons?

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 Mavis Thruptons 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 Mavis Thruptons is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

North Devon Council inspects Mavis Thruptons 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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More food hygiene ratings near here

Mavis Thruptons is one of 24 rated food businesses in Lynmouth. See every hygiene rating in Lynmouth

North Devon inspects and rates 1,467 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Devon

The official record is held by the council: http://www.northdevon.gov.uk

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