South Molton has 67 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
83% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 67% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 31% of food businesses in South Molton.
3 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 303 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Ilfracombe | 167 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Lynton | 79 | 4.9/5 | 92% |
| Braunton | 77 | 4.6/5 | 83% |
| Woolacombe | 40 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Combe Martin | 39 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
There are currently 67 food businesses with hygiene ratings in South Molton, out of 620,096 rated establishments across the UK.
In South Molton, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 67% of rated businesses in South Molton hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in South Molton 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 South Molton was last updated on 15 May 2026.