West Down has 17 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
88% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 76% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, mobile caterer establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 29% of food businesses in West Down.
1 establishment has been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–17 of 17 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 302 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Ilfracombe | 166 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Lynton | 78 | 4.9/5 | 93% |
| Braunton | 75 | 4.7/5 | 87% |
| South Molton | 66 | 4.4/5 | 68% |
| Woolacombe |
There are currently 17 food businesses with hygiene ratings in West Down, out of 608,648 rated establishments across the UK.
In West Down, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 76% of rated businesses in West Down hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in West Down 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 West Down was last updated on 15 April 2026.
| 40 |
| 4.8/5 |
| 83% |