The Log Cabin Diner

South Molton

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 Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 14 October 2025 by North Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Log Cabin Diner, from January 2019 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Log Cabin Diner.

Food hygiene rating history for The Log Cabin Diner
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
4 January 2019	5 / 5	Very good
14 October 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Log Cabin Diner in South Molton 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?

Moortown Barton,
Knowstone,
South Molton,
EX36 4RZ

The Log Cabin Diner Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Log Cabin Diner. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Log Cabin Diner?

Food hygiene at The Log Cabin Diner 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 The Log Cabin Diner

What is The Log Cabin Diner’s food hygiene rating?

The Log Cabin Diner has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 October 2025.

When was The Log Cabin Diner last inspected?

The Log Cabin Diner was last inspected by North Devon on 14 October 2025.

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.