Gemma's at Waytown food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Gemma's at Waytown holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 February 2026, 4 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: Waytown Farm, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, EX31 4NS
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Gemma's at Waytown sits behind roughly 1,236 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← Gemma's at Waytown | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Gemma's at Waytown 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 Gemma's at Waytown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longlands Luxury Glamping Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Wrights Care Farm Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2022 |
| Verwill Farm Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Kentisbury Grange Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Lion House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2019 |
| Central Convenience - Combe Martin Services Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| HARTA Retreat Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Co-op Combe Martin Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Gemma's at Waytown
What is Gemma's at Waytown's food hygiene rating?
Gemma's at Waytown has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Devon Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Gemma's at Waytown safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Gemma's at Waytown last inspected?
Gemma's at Waytown was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Gemma's at Waytown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gemma's at Waytown 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 Gemma's at Waytown holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Gemma's at Waytown 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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