Food hygiene ratings in North Devon
Our data holds 1,482 food businesses in North Devon, rated between 2004-03-11 and 2026-08-17. 74.6% (1,105) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 36 (2.4%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places North Devon 122nd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in North Devon
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,105 | 74.6% |
| 4 (good) | 135 | 9.1% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 43 | 2.9% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 14 | 0.9% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 18 | 1.2% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 4 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting inspection | 115 | 7.8% |
| Exempt | 48 | 3.2% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 371 | 73.3% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 | 73.1% |
| Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 | 85.4% |
| Mobile caterer | 126 | 73.8% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 | 71.2% |
| Other catering premises | 89 | 66.3% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 | 70.5% |
| School/college/university | 63 | 81% |
Food businesses rated per month in North Devon
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in North Devon
The 20 most recent of 36. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-03 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | EX32 7AU |
| Zest | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-03 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | EX36 3BU |
| Instow Community Primary School | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-14 | School/college/university | EX39 4LU |
| The Gunn Box | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-08 | Mobile caterer | EX32 |
| The Dolphin | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-26 | Pub/bar/nightclub | EX34 0AW |
| The Chulmleigh Bakery | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-19 | Retailers - other | EX18 7DD |
| Edenmore Nursing Home | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-15 | Caring Premises | EX34 9HW |
| The Combes Golf Park | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Pub/bar/nightclub | EX34 7HF |
| Ibiza Shawarma | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-05-05 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | |
| Golden Horn | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | EX31 1HR |
| The Hele Bay | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-03-26 | Pub/bar/nightclub | EX34 9QZ |
| Everest Gurkha Chef | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-20 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | EX31 1HA |
| Ali's Alcove | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-12 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | EX31 1HA |
| Silver Tree Thai Cuisine | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-03-10 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | EX31 1HA |
| Agricultural Inn | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-04 | Pub/bar/nightclub | EX33 2EA |
| La Petite Bouchee | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-26 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | EX16 8AE |
| Old Station House Inn | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-09 | Pub/bar/nightclub | EX31 4NW |
| Power Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-05 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | EX32 8HJ |
| The Rising Sun | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-23 | Pub/bar/nightclub | EX37 9DU |
| The George Inn | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-14 | Pub/bar/nightclub | EX33 2JJ |
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Questions about North Devon
How many food businesses in North Devon are rated 5 (very good)?
1,105 of 1,482 food businesses in North Devon (74.6%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-17.
Which food businesses in North Devon are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
36 food businesses in North Devon are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this North Devon data?
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