Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers 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 1 July 2025, 12 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: Rosea Bridge Lane, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0DP
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers 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% | ← Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers 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 Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2008 |
| Sea Stone Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Saffron House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2013 |
| Black and White Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Meaden's Marvellous Makes Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Redwood Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Focsle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Combe Martin Farm Shop Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers
What is Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers's food hygiene rating?
Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 1 July 2025.
Is Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers 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 Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers last inspected?
Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 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 Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers?
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 Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers 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 Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers 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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Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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