Combe Martin Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Combe Martin Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: Harlequin House, Borough Road, Combe Martin, EX34 0AN
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Combe Martin Farm Shop 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% | ← Combe Martin Farm Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Farm Shop 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 Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Black and White Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Seaside Stores Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Redwood Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Focsle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| John Fowler Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2012 |
| Sherwoods Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Combe Martin Farm Shop
What is Combe Martin Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Combe Martin Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Combe Martin Farm Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Combe Martin Farm Shop last inspected?
Combe Martin Farm Shop was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Farm Shop 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 Combe Martin Farm Shop holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Combe Martin Farm Shop 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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