The Welcome Fryer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Welcome Fryer holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 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: 24 Broad Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AQ
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Welcome Fryer sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← The Welcome Fryer | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Welcome Fryer 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 Welcome Fryer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 March 2004 |
| The Lazy Daisy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 July 2025 |
| Bon Bons Sweets Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Grand Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2017 |
| George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2019 |
| Sanders News Centre Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2008 |
| Yetland Farm - The Cheese Stall at South Molton Market Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Welcome Fryer
What is The Welcome Fryer's food hygiene rating?
The Welcome Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 10 October 2025.
Is The Welcome Fryer safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Welcome Fryer last inspected?
The Welcome Fryer was last inspected on 10 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 Welcome Fryer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Welcome Fryer 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 Welcome Fryer holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Welcome Fryer 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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