Challacombe Post Office & Stores
Barnstaple
Middle of the road
The breakdown
Last inspected on 28 November 2025 by North Devon.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Challacombe Post Office & Stores, from May 2018 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 3 in 2025.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 3 / 5 | Generally satisfactory |
What does this rating mean?
Challacombe Post Office & Stores in Barnstaple 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?
Post Office,Challacombe,
Barnstaple,
Devon,
EX31 4TT
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Challacombe Post Office & Stores. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects Challacombe Post Office & Stores?
Food hygiene at Challacombe Post Office & Stores 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].
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