Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Dovecote food hygiene rating
The Dovecote
3 Summerland Terrace
Belle Meadow Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8JL Inspected 27 March 2025
Belle Meadow Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8JL Inspected 27 March 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by North Devon
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Dovecote in North Devon currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 27 March 2025. The Dovecote is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 3 Summerland Terrace, Belle Meadow Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8JL.
- Business name
- The Dovecote
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- North Devon
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 27 March 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1390367
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
27 March 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Dovecote.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 March 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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