Stoned, Stowford Village food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Devon
Stoned, Stowford Village holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2024, 22 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: Stowford Farm Meadows, Berrynarbor, Devon, EX34 0PW
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Stoned, Stowford Village 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% | ← Stoned, Stowford Village | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Stoned, Stowford Village 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 Stoned, Stowford Village, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Straw Patch Project CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Yetland Farm Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2011 |
| Keypitts Off Road Adventures Ltd. Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| BF Chugg's Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| HARTA Retreat Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Caking Memories Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Berrynarbor Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Old Sawmill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Stoned, Stowford Village
What is Stoned, Stowford Village's food hygiene rating?
Stoned, Stowford Village has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 28 August 2024.
Is Stoned, Stowford Village 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stoned, Stowford Village last inspected?
Stoned, Stowford Village was last inspected on 28 August 2024, 22 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 Stoned, Stowford Village?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stoned, Stowford Village 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 Stoned, Stowford Village is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Stoned, Stowford Village 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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