Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream 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 17 July 2024, 23 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: Seacroft Gifts, Seaside, Combe Martin, EX34 0DQ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream 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% | ← Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream 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 Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| Combe Martin Farm Shop Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Seaside Stores Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Redwood Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Focsle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Black and White Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| John Fowler Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2012 |
| Sherwoods Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream
What is Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream 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 Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream last inspected?
Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream 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 Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream 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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