Karen's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torridge
Karen's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 5 Stationfields, Halwill Junction, Beaworthy, EX21 5XX
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Karen's Kitchen among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Karen's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 Karen's Kitchen 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 Karen's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Corner News Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
| The Junction Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Anglers Paradise Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Barn Park Residential Dementia Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Karen's Kitchen
What is Karen's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Karen's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Karen's Kitchen 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Karen's Kitchen last inspected?
Karen's Kitchen was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Karen's Kitchen?
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 Karen's Kitchen compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Karen's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Karen's Kitchen 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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