South 16 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
South 16 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: South 16 was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in North Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Devon ratings →
Address: South Sixteen Fish And Chip Shop, 16 South Street, Braunton, EX33 2AA
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How this rating has changed
South 16 has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 1 4 | Improved |
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How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so South 16 sits behind roughly 1,105 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,105 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 10% | ← South 16 | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Generally satisfactory
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 South 16 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 South 16, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Sandwich Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bennys Of Braunton Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Nourish Stores Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| John Patts Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Reed's Butchers Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about South 16
What is South 16's food hygiene rating?
South 16 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 16 July 2026.
Is South 16 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was South 16 last inspected?
South 16 was last inspected on 16 July 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 South 16?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South 16 compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while South 16 holds a 4. 135 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects South 16 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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South 16 is one of 115 rated food businesses in Braunton. See every hygiene rating in Braunton →
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