Barnstaple has 314 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 84% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 13 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 34% of food businesses in Barnstaple.
20 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
7 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe | 174 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Lynton | 82 | 4.9/5 | 92% |
| Braunton | 81 | 4.6/5 | 85% |
| South Molton | 69 | 4.4/5 | 65% |
| Woolacombe | 41 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Combe Martin | 41 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
There are currently 314 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Barnstaple, out of 640,361 rated establishments across the UK.
In Barnstaple, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 84% of rated businesses in Barnstaple hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Barnstaple are carried out by North Devon. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Barnstaple was last updated on 9 July 2026.