Castle Hill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Castle Hill 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 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0RQ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Castle Hill 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% | ← Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filleigh Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2026 |
| The Stags Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Huxtable Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2010 |
| Dr Peppa's Condiments Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| East & West Buckland Parish Hall Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2016 |
| Middle Hill Farm Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2018 |
| Hancocks Devon Cider Manufacturers/packers | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2014 |
| Ford Down Farm B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2019 |
Questions about Castle Hill
What is Castle Hill's food hygiene rating?
Castle Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill last inspected?
Castle Hill was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 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 Castle Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Castle Hill 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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