The Wellington Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
The Wellington Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 2018, 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: 66 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9QE
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Wellington Arms among the 1,107 places in North 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← The Wellington Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Very 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 Wellington Arms 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 Wellington Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G & Ts Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Sage Cottage Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Co Op Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Levain Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Hand:Plant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Little Mama's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Jacks Dairy Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2011 |
Questions about The Wellington Arms
What is The Wellington Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Wellington Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 22 March 2018.
Is The Wellington Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wellington Arms last inspected?
The Wellington Arms was last inspected on 22 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wellington Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wellington Arms compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Wellington Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Wellington Arms 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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The Wellington Arms is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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