Eden Park Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Eden Park Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 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: Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Eden Park Academy 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% | ← Eden Park Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eden Park Academy 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 Eden Park Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Freedom Social Projects Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Clayfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2014 |
| Compass Group (Chartwells) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Barnstaple Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2008 |
| Arundel House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Barn-A-B's Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2010 |
Questions about Eden Park Academy
What is Eden Park Academy's food hygiene rating?
Eden Park Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Eden Park Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eden Park Academy last inspected?
Eden Park Academy was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 Eden Park Academy?
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 Eden Park Academy 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 Eden Park Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Eden Park Academy 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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