Sodexo food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
Sodexo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, EX31 4JB
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Sodexo 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% | ← Sodexo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sodexo 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 Sodexo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creamy Delights Other catering premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Heavenly Slices Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Barnstaple Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2006 |
| Frankmarsh Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2016 |
| Greenfields Respite And Day Service Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2010 |
| Children's Summer Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2018 |
| Inspire South West Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2017 |
| Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Sodexo
What is Sodexo's food hygiene rating?
Sodexo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Sodexo 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sodexo last inspected?
Sodexo was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Sodexo?
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 Sodexo 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 Sodexo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Sodexo 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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Sodexo is one of 413 rated food businesses in Barnstaple. See every hygiene rating in Barnstaple →
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