Hygienic food handling
Improvement necessaryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Zest food hygiene rating
Zest
135 East Street
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3BU Inspected 3 August 2026
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3BU Inspected 3 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by North Devon
1
Major improvement necessary
Major improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
Zest in North Devon currently has a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 3 August 2026. Zest is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 135 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BU.
- Business name
- Zest
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- North Devon
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 3 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 950370
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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
3 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Improvement necessaryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Major improvement necessaryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Zest has received a food hygiene rating of 1 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Current |
| 15 August 2025 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Previous |
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