What is the average food hygiene rating in North Devon?

The average food hygiene rating in North Devon is 4.73 out of 5, across 1,310 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does North Devon compare with the national average for food hygiene?

84.3% of rated premises in North Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Devon 114 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in North Devon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,104 food businesses in North Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.3% of the 1,310 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in North Devon have a low hygiene rating?

41 food businesses in North Devon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this North Devon food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Devon (1,456 establishments on record, 1,310 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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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.

5★ share: 84.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +4.6 pp
National rank: 114 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in North Devon

5★ Very Good

1,104 (84.3%)

4★ Good

126 (9.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

39 (3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

16 (1.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

22 (1.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.2%)

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.

Food hygiene in North Devon: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in North Devon?: The average food hygiene rating in North Devon is 4.73 out of 5, across 1,310 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does North Devon compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 84.3% of rated premises in North Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Devon 114 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in North Devon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,104 food businesses in North Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.3% of the 1,310 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in North Devon have a low hygiene rating?: 41 food businesses in North Devon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this North Devon food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Devon (1,456 establishments on record, 1,310 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in North Devon

GreggsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 61 High Street, Barnstaple, Devon · EX31 1JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Harper'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · Cherry Tree Farm, Croyde, Braunton, Devon · EX33 1NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · Pilland Way, Pottington Business Park, BARNSTAPLE, Devon · EX31 1LT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Lyn ValleyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lynmouth Street, LYNMOUTH, Devon · EX35 6EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Monkey Puzzle (NDR) LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon Resort, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon · EX34 8PF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The Whiddon WagonMobile caterer · The Whiddon Fryer, 1 Coppice Close, Barnstaple, Devon · EX32 7RG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Calvert Trust ExmoorRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon · EX31 4SJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Goodleigh C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Goodleigh Road, BARNSTAPLE, Devon · EX32 7LU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Kentisbury Primary School KitchenSchool/college/university · Kentisbury Primary School, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon · EX31 4NG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Burrington's Little BakeryOther catering premises · EX37
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
John Fowler Holiday LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chefs Corner, Sandaway Beach Holiday Park, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe · EX34 9ST
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Last OrdersPub/bar/nightclub · The Crown Duels, Wilder Road, ILFRACOMBE, Devon · EX34 9AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026

Places needing improvement in North Devon

Ibiza ShawarmaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 49 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 May 2026
The Hele BayPub/bar/nightclub · 39 Beach Road, Ilfracombe, Devon · EX34 9QZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2026
Silver Tree Thai CuisineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Silver Tree Thai Cuisine Unit 1, Advern House, Maiden Street, Barnstaple · EX31 1HA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
Butcher BrownRetailers - other · EX36
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 July 2025
Chulmleigh Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · Combe House, Fore Street, Chulmleigh · EX18 7BR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2025
Barnstaple And North Devon Liberal ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 9 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon · EX31 1BA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 August 2024
The Combes Golf ParkPub/bar/nightclub · Woolacombe, Devon · EX34 7HF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2026
Surma TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Street, Braunton, Devon · EX33 1AJ
1/5 · 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.