Woolacombe has 40 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
98% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 83% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, takeaway/sandwich shop establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 23% of food businesses in Woolacombe.
3 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–40 of 40 establishments
| 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% |
| South Molton | 67 | 4.4/5 | 67% |
| Combe Martin | 39 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
There are currently 40 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Woolacombe, out of 620,618 rated establishments across the UK.
In Woolacombe, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 83% of rated businesses in Woolacombe hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Woolacombe 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 Woolacombe was last updated on 16 May 2026.