Pagoda Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
Pagoda Wok holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 10 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: 7 New Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4BH
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Pagoda Wok sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Pagoda Wok | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pagoda Wok 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 Pagoda Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton Services Ltd Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 September 2025 |
| Skate Molton CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Moorland Larder Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 October 2025 |
| Istanbul Grill & Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Zest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 August 2025 |
| Shapland And Searle Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Town Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Mays Family Butchers Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Pagoda Wok
What is Pagoda Wok's food hygiene rating?
Pagoda Wok has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Pagoda Wok 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pagoda Wok last inspected?
Pagoda Wok was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 Pagoda Wok?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pagoda Wok compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Pagoda Wok holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Pagoda Wok 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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