The Knitting Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Teignbridge
The Knitting 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 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Iona House 3 West Cliff Dawlish Devon, EX7 9DN
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts The Knitting Hotel among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← The Knitting Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Knitting 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 Knitting Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Bay House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Dawlish Pizza And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Gay's Creamery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Harrisons Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Home Kitchen Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Dawlish Community Larder Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Le Cygne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Dawlish Farm Shop Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
Questions about The Knitting Hotel
What is The Knitting Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Knitting Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Knitting 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 Knitting Hotel last inspected?
The Knitting Hotel was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Knitting 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 Knitting Hotel compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Knitting Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Knitting 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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