Freedom Community Alliance Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Freedom Community Alliance Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: Freedom Community Alliance Ltd was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in North Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Devon ratings →
Address: Freedom Centre, 1 Howard Avenue, Barnstaple, EX32 8QA
How this rating has changed
Freedom Community Alliance Ltd was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Freedom Community Alliance Ltd among the 1,105 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 | 1,105 | 84% | ← Freedom Community Alliance Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Freedom Community Alliance Ltd 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 Freedom Community Alliance Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2014 |
| Eden Park Academy School/college/university | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Clayfield Care Home Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| 28 Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Hong Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Arundel House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Lampard Community School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Kiddywinks Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Freedom Community Alliance Ltd
What is Freedom Community Alliance Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Freedom Community Alliance Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Freedom Community Alliance Ltd 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 Freedom Community Alliance Ltd last inspected?
Freedom Community Alliance Ltd was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Freedom Community Alliance Ltd?
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 Freedom Community Alliance Ltd compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Freedom Community Alliance Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Freedom Community Alliance Ltd 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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Freedom Community Alliance Ltd is one of 409 rated food businesses in Barnstaple. See every hygiene rating in Barnstaple →
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