John Fowler Holidays food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
John Fowler Holidays 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
The rating dates from 24 July 2012, more than 13 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: Combe Martin Beach Holiday Parc, Woodlands, Combe Martin, EX34 0AS
How it compares in North Devon
That puts John Fowler Holidays 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% | ← John Fowler Holidays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 John Fowler Holidays 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 John Fowler Holidays, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwoods Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Seaside Stores Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Harbour Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Combe Martin Farm Shop Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Redwood Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Focsle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Black and White Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about John Fowler Holidays
What is John Fowler Holidays's food hygiene rating?
John Fowler Holidays has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 24 July 2012.
Is John Fowler Holidays 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 John Fowler Holidays last inspected?
John Fowler Holidays was last inspected on 24 July 2012, more than 13 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 John Fowler Holidays?
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 John Fowler Holidays 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 John Fowler Holidays is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects John Fowler Holidays 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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