Graylings food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
Graylings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3BG
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Graylings 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% | ← Graylings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Graylings 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 Graylings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Butterflies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Fremington Community Primary School School/college/university | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Fremington Manor Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Han Court Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Byeways Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2005 |
Questions about Graylings
What is Graylings's food hygiene rating?
Graylings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Graylings 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Graylings last inspected?
Graylings was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Graylings?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Graylings 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 Graylings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Graylings 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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Graylings is one of 413 rated food businesses in Barnstaple. See every hygiene rating in Barnstaple →
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