The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: Worth Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9JB
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 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 Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 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 Ilfracombe Church of England Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracking Nuts Manufacturers/packers | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| S & P Fish Shop Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Cove Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Sun Bean Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| George and Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Glen Devon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2007 |
| Bayside Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Lucia's Kitchen Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
What is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 7 May 2025.
Is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy last inspected?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 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 Ilfracombe Church of England Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 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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