Clotworthy House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torridge
Clotworthy House 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 17 December 2018, more than 7 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: Torrington Road, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8HR
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Clotworthy House among the 578 places in Torridge 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Clotworthy House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 Clotworthy House 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 Clotworthy House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkleigh Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Winkleigh Village Hall Other catering premises | 171 yards away | Exempt | |
| Catkin Blooms Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| The Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Bakery Stores Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| The Mad Butcher Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Seven Stars Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Clotworthy House
What is Clotworthy House's food hygiene rating?
Clotworthy House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 17 December 2018.
Is Clotworthy House 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 Clotworthy House last inspected?
Clotworthy House was last inspected on 17 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clotworthy House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clotworthy House compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Clotworthy House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Clotworthy House 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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Clotworthy House is one of 25 rated food businesses in Winkleigh. See every hygiene rating in Winkleigh →
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