The Lookout food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Lookout 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
This is a fresh result: The Lookout was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10 The Square, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JG
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Lookout 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 Lookout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lookout 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 Lookout, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trattoria N4 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Reed's Butchers Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2026 |
| SQ Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Worx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Bubbles Boba Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Beach Buddies Childcare Caring Premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| The Siam Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about The Lookout
What is The Lookout's food hygiene rating?
The Lookout has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Lookout 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 Lookout last inspected?
The Lookout was last inspected on 12 June 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 Lookout?
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 Lookout 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 Lookout is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Lookout 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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