Byeways Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Devon
Byeways Bowling Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 2005, more than 20 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: Redlands Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 2PP
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Byeways Bowling Club among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Byeways Bowling Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
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 Byeways 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 Byeways Bowling Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremington Manor Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Han Court Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Little Butterflies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Graylings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Fremington Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Gardeners Delight Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2005 |
| Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2010 |
Questions about Byeways Bowling Club
What is Byeways Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
Byeways Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 14 July 2005.
Is Byeways Bowling Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Byeways Bowling Club last inspected?
Byeways Bowling Club was last inspected on 14 July 2005, more than 20 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 Byeways 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Byeways 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, and Byeways Bowling Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Byeways 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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