Claytons & The Glasshouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Claytons & The Glasshouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Claytons & The Glasshouse was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in North Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Devon ratings →
Address: 2 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA
How this rating has changed
Claytons & The Glasshouse was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Claytons & The Glasshouse among the 1,105 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 | 1,105 | 84% | ← Claytons & The Glasshouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 Claytons & The Glasshouse 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 Claytons & The Glasshouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Tea House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Devon Antenatal Family Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Arti's Too Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Castle Chambers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Barnstaple Town Council Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Bambino's Deli and Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Ltd Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2015 |
| Barnstaple Bakery Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Claytons & The Glasshouse
What is Claytons & The Glasshouse's food hygiene rating?
Claytons & The Glasshouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Claytons & The Glasshouse 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Claytons & The Glasshouse last inspected?
Claytons & The Glasshouse was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 Claytons & The Glasshouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Claytons & The Glasshouse compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Claytons & The Glasshouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Claytons & The Glasshouse 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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Claytons & The Glasshouse is one of 409 rated food businesses in Barnstaple. See every hygiene rating in Barnstaple →
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