Station Masters Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Station Masters Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Station Masters Cafe was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Barnstaple Railway Station, Station Road, Barnstaple, EX31 2AU
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Station Masters Cafe 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% | ← Station Masters Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Station Masters Cafe 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 Station Masters Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Asda Barnstaple Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2017 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Bromley's at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2017 |
Questions about Station Masters Cafe
What is Station Masters Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Station Masters Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Station Masters Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Station Masters Cafe last inspected?
Station Masters Cafe was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Station Masters Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Station Masters Cafe 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 Station Masters Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Station Masters Cafe 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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