Food hygiene

Food hygiene in South Molton

No food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Molton were given a hygiene score in the last month. Over three months, 33% of the 3 places scored here got a 5, below the 63% across North Devon. 1 place scored 2 or below. 2 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

EX36, North Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Molton

0hygiene scoreslast 31 days

33%scored 5last 3 months · North Devon 63%

1scored 0 to 2last 3 months

2waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

A quiet month

No new hygiene scores were published near South Molton in the last 31 days. Inspections come in fits and starts, so check back soon, or see the latest scores across North Devon.

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

Zest was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 3 August 2026. Restaurants and cafés

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

Spar South Molton Spar, 3-4 Broad Street, SOUTH MOLTON, Devon, EX36 3AB
Istanbul Grill & Pizza 131 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BU

2 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

South Molton against North Devon

Food hygiene	South Molton	Middle North Devon area
Scores, last month	0	0
Scores, last 3 months	3	0
Scored 5, last 3 months	33%	63% (all North Devon)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months	1	0
Waiting for a first inspection	2	0

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Molton. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

Area	3 months	Scored 5	Scored 0–2	Waiting
South Molton	3	33%	1	2
North Molton	0	–	0	0
Bishops Nympton	0	–	0	1
Kings Nympton	0	–	0	0
Chittlehampton	0	–	0	0
Swimbridge	0	–	0	0
Umberleigh	0	–	0	0

See every North Devon area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in North Devon page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in South Molton?

In the last three months 3 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Molton were given a hygiene score, and 1 (33%) scored 5. Across North Devon, 63% scored 5.

Has anywhere in South Molton had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Zest was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 3 August 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in South Molton?

2 food places near South Molton are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.