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Food Hygiene Ratings in North Devon
In North Devon, 84.3% of 1,310 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.73/5. These figures cover 1,456 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
North Devon has 1,104 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,310 rated premises (84.3%). 41 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
Rating distribution in North Devon
Plus 98 awaiting inspection and 48 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 98 awaiting inspection and 48 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Top-rated places in North Devon
- GreggsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 61 High Street, Barnstaple, Devon · EX31 1JB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Harper'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · Cherry Tree Farm, Croyde, Braunton, Devon · EX33 1NH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- GreggsRetailers - other · Pilland Way, Pottington Business Park, BARNSTAPLE, Devon · EX31 1LT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- The Lyn ValleyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lynmouth Street, LYNMOUTH, Devon · EX35 6EH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Monkey Puzzle (NDR) LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon Resort, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon · EX34 8PF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- The Whiddon WagonMobile caterer · The Whiddon Fryer, 1 Coppice Close, Barnstaple, Devon · EX32 7RG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Places needing improvement in North Devon
- Ibiza ShawarmaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 49 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 May 2026
- The Hele BayPub/bar/nightclub · 39 Beach Road, Ilfracombe, Devon · EX34 9QZ0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2026
- Silver Tree Thai CuisineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Silver Tree Thai Cuisine Unit 1, Advern House, Maiden Street, Barnstaple · EX31 1HA0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
- Butcher BrownRetailers - other · EX361/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 July 2025
- Chulmleigh Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · Combe House, Fore Street, Chulmleigh · EX18 7BR1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2025
- Barnstaple And North Devon Liberal ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 9 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon · EX31 1BA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 August 2024
- The Combes Golf ParkPub/bar/nightclub · Woolacombe, Devon · EX34 7HF1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2026
- Surma TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Street, Braunton, Devon · EX33 1AJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,456 real Food Standards Agency records for North Devon, of which 1,310 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.