The Bike Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Bike Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2025, 9 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: The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LS
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Bike Shed 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% | ← The Bike Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Bike Shed 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 The Bike Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Bromley's at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2017 |
| Imperial Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Great Asian Supermarket Ltd School/college/university | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Fireaway Designer Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bramleys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Felicitys Fledglings Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about The Bike Shed
What is The Bike Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Bike Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 29 September 2025.
Is The Bike Shed 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bike Shed last inspected?
The Bike Shed was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 The Bike Shed?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bike Shed 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 The Bike Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Bike Shed 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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