Sherwoods Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Sherwoods Catering 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: Sherwoods Catering was inspected on 17 August 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: Combe Martin Beach Holiday Parc, Woodlands, Combe Martin, EX34 0AS
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Sherwoods Catering 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 | 136 | 10% | ← Sherwoods Catering | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sherwoods Catering 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 Sherwoods Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fowler Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2012 |
| Seaside Stores Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Sugarush Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2026 |
| Harbour Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2026 |
| Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Combe Martin Farm Shop Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Redwood Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Focsle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Sherwoods Catering
What is Sherwoods Catering's food hygiene rating?
Sherwoods Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 17 August 2026.
Is Sherwoods Catering 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 Sherwoods Catering last inspected?
Sherwoods Catering was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Sherwoods Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sherwoods Catering compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Sherwoods Catering holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Sherwoods Catering 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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