Boston Tea Party

Devon

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 12 May 2026 by North Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Boston Tea Party, from November 2019 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Boston Tea Party.

Food hygiene rating history for Boston Tea Party
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 November 2019	5 / 5	Very good
12 May 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Boston Tea Party in Devon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

21-22 Tuly Street,
Barnstaple,
Devon,
EX31 1DH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Boston Tea Party. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Boston Tea Party?

Food hygiene at Boston Tea Party is inspected by North Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.northdevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Boston Tea Party

What is Boston Tea Party’s food hygiene rating?

Boston Tea Party has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 May 2026.

When was Boston Tea Party last inspected?

Boston Tea Party was last inspected by North Devon on 12 May 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.