The Log Cabin Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Log Cabin Diner holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 14 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: Moortown Barton, Knowstone, South Molton, EX36 4RZ
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Log Cabin Diner 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% | ← The Log Cabin Diner | |
| 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 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 Log Cabin Diner 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 Log Cabin Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bowden Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2010 |
| The Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2010 |
| Olives + Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Acorns Naturist Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Rackenford Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2007 |
| Rackenford Community Shop Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about The Log Cabin Diner
What is The Log Cabin Diner's food hygiene rating?
The Log Cabin Diner has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Devon Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The Log Cabin Diner safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 The Log Cabin Diner last inspected?
The Log Cabin Diner was last inspected on 14 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 The Log Cabin Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Log Cabin Diner 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 Log Cabin Diner holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Log Cabin Diner 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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