Major

Bamboo Palace

27 St James Place, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BJ Takeaway/sandwich shop Inspected 12 February 2026(52 days ago)

Major Improvement Necessary

Significant improvements are required to meet food hygiene standards. The business must address serious issues promptly.

Score Breakdown

Management & Documentation

Improvement Necessary

Significant gaps in food safety management. Implement a proper SFBB system, train all staff, and keep written records.

Food Hygiene

Generally Satisfactory

Improvements needed in food handling. Focus on cross-contamination controls, cooking temperatures, and date labelling.

Structural / Cleanliness

Generally Satisfactory

Improvements needed to premises. Focus on cleaning schedules, pest control, and equipment maintenance.

Priority Action

Your biggest area for improvement: management systems and documentation

Implement a food safety management system (SFBB), train all food handlers to Level 2, and start keeping written records.

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