Knowle Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Knowle Service Station holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: Knowle, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2NA
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Knowle Service Station sits behind roughly 1,236 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← Knowle Service Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Knowle Service Station 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 Knowle Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Winsham Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Silver Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2008 |
| Brock Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2026 |
| Braunton Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2011 |
| West Hill Nursery Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2007 |
| Wrvs - Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Knowle Service Station
What is Knowle Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Knowle Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Devon Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Knowle Service Station safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Knowle Service Station last inspected?
Knowle Service Station was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Knowle Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Knowle Service Station 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 Knowle Service Station holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Knowle Service Station 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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