Harper's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
Harper's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 June 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.
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: Cherry Tree Farm, Croyde, Braunton, EX33 1NH
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Harper's among the 1,105 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 | 1,105 | 84% | ← Harper's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 162 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 Very 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 Harper's 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 Harper's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Farm Campsite Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Lazy Wave Mobile caterer | 389 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Blue Groove Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Croyde Food Court Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2016 |
| Restaurant Roku Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| The Hub Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Beach Trailer (1) Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2008 |
Questions about Harper's
What is Harper's's food hygiene rating?
Harper's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Harper's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harper's last inspected?
Harper's was last inspected on 2 June 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 Harper's?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harper's compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Harper's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Harper's 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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Harper's is one of 115 rated food businesses in Braunton. See every hygiene rating in Braunton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northdevon.gov.uk
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