Blue Bayou food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
Blue Bayou holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2024, more than 2 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: South Street, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BG
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Blue Bayou 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% | ← Blue Bayou | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Blue Bayou 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 Blue Bayou, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf Takeaway Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Woolacombe Bay Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| South Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Meraki Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Woolacombe Belle Mobile caterer | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2007 |
| The Jube Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Barton Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
Questions about Blue Bayou
What is Blue Bayou's food hygiene rating?
Blue Bayou has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Blue Bayou 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Bayou last inspected?
Blue Bayou was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 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 Blue Bayou?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Bayou 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 Blue Bayou is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Blue Bayou 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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Blue Bayou is one of 60 rated food businesses in Woolacombe. See every hygiene rating in Woolacombe →
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