The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple 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 17 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Johns Garden Centre, St Johns Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9DD
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple 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 Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple 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 Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Buckfast Abbey Fudge Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| CATERed at Goosewell Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| CATERed at St Peters RC Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2019 |
| CaterEd at Woodfield Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Docton Mill Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Evergreen Farm Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Fionas Farm Fayre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple
What is The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple's food hygiene rating?
The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 17 January 2024.
Is The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple 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 Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple last inspected?
The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple was last inspected on 17 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple?
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 The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple 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 Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Conservatory Cafe at St. John's Barnstaple 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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