Ilfracombe has 167 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
95% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 80% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 37% of food businesses in Ilfracombe.
9 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
5 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 101–150 of 167 establishments
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 303 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Lynton | 79 | 4.9/5 | 92% |
| Braunton | 77 | 4.6/5 | 83% |
| South Molton | 67 | 4.4/5 | 67% |
| Woolacombe | 40 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Combe Martin | 39 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
There are currently 167 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Ilfracombe, out of 620,618 rated establishments across the UK.
In Ilfracombe, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 80% of rated businesses in Ilfracombe hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe was last updated on 16 May 2026.