Mama Cundys Cookshack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Devon
Mama Cundys Cookshack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2025, 17 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: 64 Torridge Road, Chivenor, Barnstaple, EX31 4BG
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Mama Cundys Cookshack 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% | ← Mama Cundys Cookshack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mama Cundys Cookshack 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 Mama Cundys Cookshack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second to None Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2014 |
| The Kabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bunker Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Sergeants Mess Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Heanton Church Lunches & Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2009 |
| Heanton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Fremington Quay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Mama Cundys Cookshack
What is Mama Cundys Cookshack's food hygiene rating?
Mama Cundys Cookshack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 18 January 2025.
Is Mama Cundys Cookshack 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mama Cundys Cookshack last inspected?
Mama Cundys Cookshack was last inspected on 18 January 2025, 17 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 Mama Cundys Cookshack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mama Cundys Cookshack 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 Mama Cundys Cookshack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Mama Cundys Cookshack 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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