Larkstone Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Larkstone Cafe Bar 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 11 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: Larkstone Cafe, Larkstone Leisure Park, Larkstone Gardens, EX34 9QG
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Larkstone Cafe Bar 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% | ← Larkstone Cafe Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Larkstone Cafe Bar 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 Larkstone Cafe Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2012 |
| Blackingstone Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
| Cork & Vine Company Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| S & P Fish Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Joey's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 11, The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Ilfracombe Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2008 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2014 |
Questions about Larkstone Cafe Bar
What is Larkstone Cafe Bar's food hygiene rating?
Larkstone Cafe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Larkstone Cafe Bar 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 Larkstone Cafe Bar last inspected?
Larkstone Cafe Bar was last inspected on 11 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 Larkstone Cafe Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Larkstone Cafe Bar 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 Larkstone Cafe Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Larkstone Cafe Bar 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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