1,487 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.6% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in North Devon are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,487 registered food businesses for North Devon. Of these, 1,340 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 25 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chivenor Service Station | EX31 4BN | 0 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Ibiza Shawarma | EX31 1SH | 0 | May 05, 2026 |
| Silver Tree Thai Cuisine | EX31 1HA | 0 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Surf and Turf Fast Food | EX33 1AQ | 0 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| The Dolphin | EX34 0AW | 0 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Barnstaple And North Devon Liberal Club | EX31 1BA | 1 | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Bengal Tiger | EX36 4AW | 1 | Aug 04, 2025 |
| Bishops Nympton Community Lunches | EX36 4NT | 1 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Butcher Brown | EX36 | 1 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Chulmleigh Kebab House | EX18 7BR | 1 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Dollys Cafe | EX34 9BD | 1 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Edenmore Nursing Home | EX34 9HW | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| Everest Gurkha Chef | EX31 1HA | 1 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| JJJ Service Station | EX34 9NH | 1 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| La Petite Bouchee | EX16 8AE | 1 | Feb 26, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,120 food businesses in North Devon with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in North Devon depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.