Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway 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 2 October 2024, 21 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: Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe, Barnstaple Bus Station, Belle Meadow Road, EX32 8BB
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway 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% | ← Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway 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 Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felicitys Fledglings Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Bramleys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| J.J Asian Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Barum Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Golden Lion Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Imperial Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| D (RDY) Squadron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2010 |
| Bromley's at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2017 |
Questions about Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway
What is Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway 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 Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway last inspected?
Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 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 Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway?
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 Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway 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 Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway 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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