Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant 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: Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in North Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Devon ratings →
Address: Searock Apartments, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9AR
How this rating has changed
Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant among the 1,105 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 | 1,105 | 84% | ← Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant 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 Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2017 |
| No. 28 The Cookery Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Stacc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Blacksands Kitchen, Bar and Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Curiosity Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Fudgies Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Rocky Cove B&B & Nicki's Ice Crm Plr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Dolphin Gifts Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant
What is Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant 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 Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant last inspected?
Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month 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 Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant?
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 Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant 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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