The Park Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
The Park Community School 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 16 December 2025, 6 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 Park School, Park Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9AX
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Park Community School 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 Park Community School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Park Community School 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 Park Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| 28 Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2014 |
| Arundel House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Freedom Social Projects Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Clayfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The Park Community School
What is The Park Community School's food hygiene rating?
The Park Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 16 December 2025.
Is The Park Community School 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 The Park Community School last inspected?
The Park Community School was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Park Community School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Park Community School 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 Park Community School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Park Community School 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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