The Whiddon Valley Fryer

Barnstaple

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Whiddon Valley Fryer scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 29 May 2026 by North Devon.

What does this rating mean?

The Whiddon Valley Fryer in Barnstaple has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

The Whiddon Fryer,
1 Coppice Close,
Barnstaple,
Devon,
EX32 7RG

The Whiddon Valley Fryer Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Whiddon Valley Fryer. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Whiddon Valley Fryer?

Food hygiene at The Whiddon Valley Fryer 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 Whiddon Valley Fryer

What is The Whiddon Valley Fryer’s food hygiene rating?

The Whiddon Valley Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 29 May 2026.

When was The Whiddon Valley Fryer last inspected?

The Whiddon Valley Fryer was last inspected by North Devon on 29 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.