Messy Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Messy Church 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 13 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Church Of St Peter Ad Vincula, Church Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0LQ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Messy Church 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% | ← Messy Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Messy Church 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 Messy Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin Food Pantry Distributors/Transporters | 104 yards away | Exempt | |
| Top Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bobbies Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Co-op Combe Martin Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Pack o' Cards Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Central Convenience - Combe Martin Services Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Messy Church
What is Messy Church's food hygiene rating?
Messy Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Messy Church 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 Messy Church last inspected?
Messy Church was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 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 Messy Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Messy Church 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 Messy Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Messy Church 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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