The Binge Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
The Binge Box holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 May 2025, 14 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: Binge Box, 22-23 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BG
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Binge Box 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% | ← The Binge Box | |
| 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 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 The Binge Box 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 Binge Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arti's Too Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Holland And Barrett Ltd Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2015 |
| Artisarni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| East & West Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Barnstaple Town Council Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Boba Tea House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Block Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Devon Antenatal Family Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about The Binge Box
What is The Binge Box's food hygiene rating?
The Binge Box has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 7 May 2025.
Is The Binge Box 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Binge Box last inspected?
The Binge Box was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 The Binge Box?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Binge Box 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 The Binge Box holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Binge Box 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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