Park Lane Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
Park Lane Care Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AL
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Park Lane Care Home 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% | ← Park Lane Care Home | |
| 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 Park Lane Care Home 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 Park Lane Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| 28 Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2014 |
| Freedom Social Projects Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Arundel House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Clayfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Park Lane Care Home
What is Park Lane Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Park Lane Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Park Lane Care Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Park Lane Care Home last inspected?
Park Lane Care Home was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Park Lane Care Home?
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 Park Lane Care Home 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 Park Lane Care Home holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Park Lane Care Home 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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