Yeo Valley Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Yeo Valley Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 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: Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Yeo Valley Primary School sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Yeo Valley Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Yeo Valley Primary School 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 Yeo Valley Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Respite And Day Service Caring Premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2010 |
| Children's Summer Club Other catering premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2018 |
| Inspire South West Other catering premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2017 |
| Barnstaple Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2006 |
| Ebberley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Fleur & Mimi's Barnstaple Distributors/Transporters | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Harry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Barnstaple Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Questions about Yeo Valley Primary School
What is Yeo Valley Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Yeo Valley Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Yeo Valley Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yeo Valley Primary School last inspected?
Yeo Valley Primary School was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Yeo Valley Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yeo Valley Primary School 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 Yeo Valley Primary School holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Yeo Valley Primary School 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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