The Whiddon Wagon food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Devon
The Whiddon Wagon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Whiddon Wagon was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Whiddon Fryer, 1 Coppice Close, Barnstaple, EX32 7RG
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Whiddon Wagon 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 Whiddon Wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whiddon Wagon 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 Whiddon Wagon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Junglaroo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Kiddywinks Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Eden Park Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2014 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Freedom Social Projects Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Hong Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The Whiddon Wagon
What is The Whiddon Wagon's food hygiene rating?
The Whiddon Wagon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Whiddon Wagon 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Whiddon Wagon last inspected?
The Whiddon Wagon was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Whiddon Wagon?
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 Whiddon Wagon 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 Whiddon Wagon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Whiddon Wagon 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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The Whiddon Wagon is one of 413 rated food businesses in Barnstaple. See every hygiene rating in Barnstaple →
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