Baker George (Cattle Market) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Baker George (Cattle Market) holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 10 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: Cattle Market, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4BB
How it compares in North Devon
A 2 is rare: only 15 of 1,317 rated places in North Devon score this low, about one in 88. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← Baker George (Cattle Market) | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Baker George (Cattle Market) the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Baker George (Cattle Market), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| South Molton Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Tarka Tots Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Mother Hubbard's Food Pantry Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| South Molton Community College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Skate Molton CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Pagoda Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2025 |
| South Molton Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Baker George (Cattle Market)
What is Baker George (Cattle Market)'s food hygiene rating?
Baker George (Cattle Market) has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Devon Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Baker George (Cattle Market) safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Baker George (Cattle Market) last inspected?
Baker George (Cattle Market) was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 Baker George (Cattle Market)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baker George (Cattle Market) 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 Baker George (Cattle Market) holds a 2. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Baker George (Cattle Market) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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