The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Devon
The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Old Dairy, Jubilee Grove, Lympstone, EX8 5LU
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lympstone Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Lympstone Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Ascona Retail LTD Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| High Tide Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Kings Garden And Leisure Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Halsdown Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast
What is The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 28 November 2017.
Is The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast last inspected?
The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast was last inspected on 28 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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