The Real Ale Girls food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · North Devon
The Real Ale Girls holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 November 2023, more than 2 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: Besshill Farm, Arlington, Barnstaple, EX31 4SW
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Real Ale Girls 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% | ← The Real Ale Girls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Real Ale Girls 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 The Real Ale Girls, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Kitchen Tea-room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Kentisbury Grange Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Calvert Trust Exmoor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Exmoor Zoological Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Bratton Fleming Pre-School C.I.C School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2011 |
| Bratton Fleming Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bratton Fleming Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
| Westland Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2014 |
Questions about The Real Ale Girls
What is The Real Ale Girls's food hygiene rating?
The Real Ale Girls has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 1 November 2023.
Is The Real Ale Girls 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Real Ale Girls last inspected?
The Real Ale Girls was last inspected on 1 November 2023, more than 2 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 The Real Ale Girls?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Real Ale Girls 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 The Real Ale Girls is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Real Ale Girls 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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