Barnstaple Youth House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Devon
Barnstaple Youth House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 March 2008, more than 18 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: 6 Market Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BX
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Barnstaple Youth House sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Barnstaple Youth House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Barnstaple Youth House 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 Barnstaple Youth House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Food Shop Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Banburys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Block Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Artisarni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| East & West Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Barnstaple Town Council Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Alexanders Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Harry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Barnstaple Youth House
What is Barnstaple Youth House's food hygiene rating?
Barnstaple Youth House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 4 March 2008.
Is Barnstaple Youth House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barnstaple Youth House last inspected?
Barnstaple Youth House was last inspected on 4 March 2008, more than 18 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 Barnstaple Youth House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barnstaple Youth House compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Barnstaple Youth House holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Barnstaple Youth House 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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