Restaurant Kensington food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Restaurant Kensington holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 1 Imperial Buildings, Castle Hill, Lynton, EX35 6JA
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Restaurant Kensington sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Restaurant Kensington | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Restaurant Kensington 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 Restaurant Kensington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2018 |
| No1 Lynton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Old Coach House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Old Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Exmoor Flowers and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
| The Spicy Mare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| North Coast Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Queens Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Restaurant Kensington
What is Restaurant Kensington's food hygiene rating?
Restaurant Kensington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Restaurant Kensington safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Restaurant Kensington last inspected?
Restaurant Kensington was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Restaurant Kensington?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Restaurant Kensington compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Restaurant Kensington holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Restaurant Kensington 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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