Food Safety in Lower Culm
278 establishments rated · 82.73% with 5 stars
Lower Culm (EX16) is home to 278 rated food establishments in the North Devon area of North Devon. An impressive 82.73% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Lower Culm vs North Devon Average
% of establishments with given rating · North Devon average across 1,451 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Lower Culm
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M C Bradley Retailers - other · EX16 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 May 2026 |
| 2 | Bridge Troll Retailers - other · EX16 6PE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Valleyside Escapes Pub/bar/nightclub · EX16 8RG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 May 2021 |
| 4 | Thai Herb Kitchen Retailers - other · EX16 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub · EX16 6QS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Jan 2019 |
| 6 | The Coombe Farm Trust Manufacturers/packers · EX16 7QQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Sept 2021 |
| 7 | Barnes Childrens Home Caring Premises · EX16 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Castle Primary School School/college/university · EX16 6QR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Breakfast/Lunch On The Go Other catering premises · EX16 4AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 10 | CHAT Foodbank Retailers - other · EX16 6LU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Nov 2019 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Lower Culm
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
China China EX16 6DQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 Jan 2026 |
Cadeleigh Arms EX16 8HP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 Dec 2025 |
Bridge House EX16 9NF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 12 Jun 2025 |
La Petite Bouchee EX16 8AE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 Feb 2026 |
Sunningmead Community Centre EX16 4AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 Apr 2026 |
Friars Tuck EX16 6AH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 Jan 2026 |
Spar EX16 7FB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 18 Jul 2025 |
Bampton Kebabs EX16 9NG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 Sept 2025 |
Go Local EX16 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Mobile caterer | 25 Jun 2025 |
B & M Retail Ltd EX16 6SR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 15 Jan 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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