Ilfracombe Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
Ilfracombe Bowling Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 24 March 2010, more than 16 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Highfield Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LH
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Ilfracombe Bowling Club 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% | ← Ilfracombe Bowling Club | |
| 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 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 Ilfracombe Bowling Club 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 Ilfracombe Bowling Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Devon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2007 |
| Hilldales Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Ketch-Up Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Fikaboden Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bassett's Butchers Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Embassy Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2013 |
| Munchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Cracking Nuts Manufacturers/packers | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
Questions about Ilfracombe Bowling Club
What is Ilfracombe Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
Ilfracombe Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 24 March 2010.
Is Ilfracombe Bowling Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ilfracombe Bowling Club last inspected?
Ilfracombe Bowling Club was last inspected on 24 March 2010, more than 16 years 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 Ilfracombe Bowling Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Ilfracombe Bowling Club 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 Ilfracombe Bowling Club holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Ilfracombe Bowling Club 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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