Sticklepath Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Sticklepath Service Station 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 22 May 2025, 13 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: Sticklepath Hill, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2BU
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Sticklepath Service Station 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% | ← Sticklepath Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Sticklepath 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 Sticklepath Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2011 |
| Action for Children Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2014 |
| Barum Barbell Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Asda Barnstaple Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2017 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
Questions about Sticklepath Service Station
What is Sticklepath Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Sticklepath Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Sticklepath Service Station 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 Sticklepath Service Station last inspected?
Sticklepath Service Station was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Sticklepath Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sticklepath 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, and Sticklepath Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Sticklepath 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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