Ilfracombe Fryer food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
Ilfracombe Fryer 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 10 June 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: The Promenade, Ilfracombe, Devon
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Ilfracombe Fryer 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% | ← Ilfracombe Fryer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ilfracombe 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.
Questions about Ilfracombe Fryer
What is Ilfracombe Fryer's food hygiene rating?
Ilfracombe Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Ilfracombe Fryer 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 Ilfracombe Fryer last inspected?
Ilfracombe Fryer was last inspected on 10 June 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 Ilfracombe Fryer?
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 Ilfracombe 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, and Ilfracombe Fryer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Ilfracombe 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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