Gardeners Delight Nursery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Gardeners Delight Nursery 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 21 April 2005, more than 21 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: Roundswell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PA
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Gardeners Delight Nursery 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% | ← Gardeners Delight Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gardeners Delight Nursery 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 Gardeners Delight Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagination Avenue Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Byeways Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2005 |
| Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2010 |
| Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2014 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Gardeners Delight Nursery
What is Gardeners Delight Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Gardeners Delight Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 21 April 2005.
Is Gardeners Delight Nursery 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 Gardeners Delight Nursery last inspected?
Gardeners Delight Nursery was last inspected on 21 April 2005, more than 21 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 Gardeners Delight Nursery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gardeners Delight Nursery 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 Gardeners Delight Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Gardeners Delight Nursery 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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