The Craft Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Craft Room 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: 2 South Molton Street, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7BW
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Craft Room 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 Craft Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Craft Room 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 Craft Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Court House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 April 2024 |
| Central Convenience Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Chulmleigh Golf Course Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2026 |
| Chulmleigh Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Chulmleigh Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| Chulmleigh Post Office & Newsagents Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| The Old Dairy Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Rock Hill Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
Questions about The Craft Room
What is The Craft Room's food hygiene rating?
The Craft Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 7 May 2026.
Is The Craft Room 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 Craft Room last inspected?
The Craft Room was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 Craft Room?
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 The Craft Room 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 Craft Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Craft Room 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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