The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dudley House, South Street, Woolacombe, EX34 7BB
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. 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% | ← The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. 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 The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jube Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Woolacombe Belle Mobile caterer | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2007 |
| Meraki Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| South Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Captain Jacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Woolacombe Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Drift Coffee House and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2025 |
| Noel Corston Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2018 |
Questions about The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co.
What is The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co.'s food hygiene rating?
The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 21 May 2024.
Is The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. last inspected?
The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co.?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. 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 The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. 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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