Pilton Bridge Services food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Pilton Bridge Services holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 August 2008, more than 17 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: Pilton Bridge Garage, Pilton Causeway, Barnstaple, EX32 7AA
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Pilton Bridge Services 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% | ← Pilton Bridge Services | |
| 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 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 Pilton Bridge Services 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 Pilton Bridge Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull & Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Barnstaple Baptist Church Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2015 |
| Barnstaple Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Happy Hares Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2015 |
| Green Lanes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2008 |
Questions about Pilton Bridge Services
What is Pilton Bridge Services's food hygiene rating?
Pilton Bridge Services has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 28 August 2008.
Is Pilton Bridge Services 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pilton Bridge Services last inspected?
Pilton Bridge Services was last inspected on 28 August 2008, more than 17 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 Pilton Bridge Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pilton Bridge Services 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 Pilton Bridge Services holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Pilton Bridge Services 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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