Baker George food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Baker George 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 22 May 2025, 13 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: Unit 4, George Arcade, Broad Street, EX36 3AB
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Baker George 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% | ← Baker George | |
| 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 Baker George 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 Baker George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2019 |
| Sanders News Centre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2008 |
| Yetland Farm - The Cheese Stall at South Molton Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bon Bons Sweets Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| South Molton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2004 |
Questions about Baker George
What is Baker George's food hygiene rating?
Baker George has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Devon Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Baker George 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 Baker George last inspected?
Baker George was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Baker George?
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 Baker George 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 Baker George holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Baker George 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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