The Spud Shack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
The Spud Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: New Cross Farm, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2NU
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Spud Shack 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 Spud Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Spud Shack 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 Spud Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Farm Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2010 |
| Brimbles, Sandy Lane Car Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Lobb Fields Camp Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Pixie Dell Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2018 |
Questions about The Spud Shack
What is The Spud Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Spud Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 26 March 2025.
Is The Spud Shack 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spud Shack last inspected?
The Spud Shack was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Spud Shack?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spud Shack 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 Spud Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Spud Shack 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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