Friio food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Devon
Friio holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 11 July 2025, 12 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: Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6LD
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Friio 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% | ← Friio | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Friio 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 Friio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmoor Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Lynmouth Holiday Retreat Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Sunny Lyn Holiday Park Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| The Cottage Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| SustHealth Retreats Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2015 |
| Sinai House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2017 |
| Pine Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| Barbrook Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Friio
What is Friio's food hygiene rating?
Friio has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 11 July 2025.
Is Friio 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Friio last inspected?
Friio was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 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 Friio?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Friio 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 Friio holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Friio 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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