11, The Quay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
11, The Quay 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 19 September 2024, 21 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: 11 The Quay, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9EQ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts 11, The Quay 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% | ← 11, The Quay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 11, The Quay 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 11, The Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2008 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2014 |
| Joey's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Slice Of Devon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Adele's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bayside Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| The Antidote Wine Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Olive and Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about 11, The Quay
What is 11, The Quay's food hygiene rating?
11, The Quay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 19 September 2024.
Is 11, The Quay 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 11, The Quay last inspected?
11, The Quay was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 11, The Quay?
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 11, The Quay 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 11, The Quay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects 11, The Quay 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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