The Straw Patch Project CIC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Straw Patch Project CIC 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: West Stowford Barton, West Down, Ilfracombe, EX34 8PJ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Straw Patch Project CIC 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 Straw Patch Project CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Straw Patch Project CIC 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 Straw Patch Project CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| West Down Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| West Down School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Stoned Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Savona Foodservice Limited Distributors/Transporters | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2019 |
| Edd's Greengrocers Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2015 |
| Miles Fish and Chips Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Ryan Miles Mobile Fish & Chips Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about The Straw Patch Project CIC
What is The Straw Patch Project CIC's food hygiene rating?
The Straw Patch Project CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 26 February 2025.
Is The Straw Patch Project CIC 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 Straw Patch Project CIC last inspected?
The Straw Patch Project CIC was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Straw Patch Project CIC?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Straw Patch Project CIC 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 Straw Patch Project CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Straw Patch Project CIC 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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The Straw Patch Project CIC is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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