The Dinki Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
The Dinki Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 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: 28 St James Place, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BJ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Dinki Deli 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 Dinki Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dinki Deli 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 Dinki Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive and Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| The Antidote Wine Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Ilfracombe And North Devon Sub Aqua Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2008 |
| Adele's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bayside Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Cove Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Sun Bean Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| George and Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about The Dinki Deli
What is The Dinki Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Dinki Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 11 November 2024.
Is The Dinki Deli 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dinki Deli last inspected?
The Dinki Deli was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 Dinki Deli?
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 Dinki Deli 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 Dinki Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Dinki Deli 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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The Dinki Deli is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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