The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar 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 14 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Lime Kiln Cafe, Ilfracombe Watersports Hub, Larkstone Lane, EX34 9FQ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar 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 Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar 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 Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkstone Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Joey's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 11, The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Ilfracombe Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2008 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2014 |
| Slice Of Devon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| S & P Fish Shop Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Adele's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar
What is The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 14 November 2025.
Is The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar 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 The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar last inspected?
The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 8 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 Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar?
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 Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar 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 Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar 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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