Lynton has 82 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
99% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 92% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house is the most common category, accounting for 39% of food businesses in Lynton.
6 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 314 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Ilfracombe | 174 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| 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 82 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Lynton, out of 641,481 rated establishments across the UK.
In Lynton, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 92% of rated businesses in Lynton hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Lynton 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 Lynton was last updated on 14 July 2026.