The Kabin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Kabin 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
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 Old Aerodrome, Chivenor Industrial Estate, Chivenor, EX31 4AY
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Kabin 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% | ← The Kabin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Kabin 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 Kabin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second to None Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2014 |
| Mama Cundys Cookshack Mobile caterer | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Bunker Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Sergeants Mess Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Heanton Church Lunches & Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2009 |
| Heanton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Kabin
What is The Kabin's food hygiene rating?
The Kabin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 10 June 2025.
Is The Kabin 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 The Kabin last inspected?
The Kabin 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 The Kabin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Kabin 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 The Kabin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Kabin 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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