Second to None food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Second to None holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2014, more than 11 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: 49 Torridge Road, Chivenor, Barnstaple, EX31 4BE
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Second to None 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% | ← Second to None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Second to None 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 Second to None, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Cundys Cookshack Mobile caterer | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| The Kabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bunker Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Sergeants Mess Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Heanton Church Lunches & Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2009 |
| Heanton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Fremington Quay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Second to None
What is Second to None's food hygiene rating?
Second to None has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 4 December 2014.
Is Second to None 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Second to None last inspected?
Second to None was last inspected on 4 December 2014, more than 11 years 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 Second to None?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Second to None 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 Second to None is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Second to None 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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