Chulmleigh Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
Chulmleigh Kebab House holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 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: Combe House, Fore Street, Chulmleigh, EX18 7BR
How it compares in North Devon
A 1 is rare: only 20 of 1,317 rated places in North Devon score this low, about one in 66. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,110 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ← Chulmleigh Kebab House | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Chulmleigh Kebab House the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chulmleigh Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chulmleigh Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Rock Hill Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Chulmleigh Post Office & Newsagents Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| The Old Dairy Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Central Convenience Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Chulmleigh Golf Course Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| The Chulmleigh Bakery Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| The Red Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
Questions about Chulmleigh Kebab House
What is Chulmleigh Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Chulmleigh Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Devon Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Chulmleigh Kebab House safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Chulmleigh Kebab House last inspected?
Chulmleigh Kebab House was last inspected on 2 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 Chulmleigh Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chulmleigh Kebab House 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 Chulmleigh Kebab House holds a 1. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Chulmleigh Kebab House 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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