Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LW
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 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 Church of England Junior School | |
| 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 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 Church of England Junior School 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 Church of England Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilldales Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Seaview Haven Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Glen Devon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2007 |
| Fikaboden Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bassett's Butchers Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Embassy Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2013 |
| Munchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
What is Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School last inspected?
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 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 Church of England Junior School holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 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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