The Ship Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Mid Devon
The Ship Hotel 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 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 132 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LQ
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Ship Hotel among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 592 | 85% | ← The Ship Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Ship Hotel 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 Ship Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape & Grain Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| Amapola Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| A J Cox Butcher Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Four Seasons Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2021 |
| SPAR Wessex Retail Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Coco's Devon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Loft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Ashtons Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about The Ship Hotel
What is The Ship Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 31 July 2025.
Is The Ship Hotel 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 Ship Hotel last inspected?
The Ship Hotel was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ship Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ship Hotel compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Ship Hotel 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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Understanding this rating
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The Ship Hotel is one of 115 rated food businesses in Crediton. See every hygiene rating in Crediton →
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