A Spud Shack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Devon
A Spud Shack holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 14 November 2024, 19 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: 57 Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DW
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so A Spud Shack sits behind roughly 1,110 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,110 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← A Spud Shack | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 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 A Spud Shack 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 A Spud Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group (Chartwells) School/college/university | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Barn-A-B's Pre-School Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2010 |
| Barnstaple Bowling Club Other catering premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2008 |
| Clayfield Care Home Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Eden Park Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Children's Summer Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2018 |
| Inspire South West Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2017 |
Questions about A Spud Shack
What is A Spud Shack's food hygiene rating?
A Spud Shack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 14 November 2024.
Is A Spud Shack 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Spud Shack last inspected?
A Spud Shack was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 A Spud Shack?
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 A Spud Shack 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 A Spud Shack holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects A Spud Shack 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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