Lucho Bakes food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Devon
Lucho Bakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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 10, Venn Valley Winery, Newland, EX32 0NN
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Lucho Bakes 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% | ← Lucho Bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lucho Bakes 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 Lucho Bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Farm Shop Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Green Man Cider Manufacturers/packers | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| PiQi Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Swallows Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2009 |
| Slimming World Franchise School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2018 |
| The Jack Russell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Lucho Bakes
What is Lucho Bakes's food hygiene rating?
Lucho Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Lucho Bakes 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lucho Bakes last inspected?
Lucho Bakes was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Lucho Bakes?
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 Lucho Bakes 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 Lucho Bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Lucho Bakes 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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