Giovannis food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Giovannis 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 12 February 2026, 5 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: 35 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RX
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Giovannis 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% | ← Giovannis | |
| 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 Giovannis 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 Giovannis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexanders Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bar Lush Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Grattons Butchers Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Harry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Block Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Artisarni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| East & West Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Giovannis
What is Giovannis's food hygiene rating?
Giovannis has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Devon Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Giovannis 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 Giovannis last inspected?
Giovannis was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Giovannis?
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 Giovannis 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 Giovannis holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Giovannis 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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