Higher Venton Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Teignbridge
Higher Venton Farm 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: Widecombe-in-the-Moor Newton Abbot Devon, TQ13 7TF
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Higher Venton Farm 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% | ← Higher Venton Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Higher Venton Farm 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 Higher Venton Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmoor Dexter Beef Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Widecombe in the Moor Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| The Old Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Sheena Tower Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
Questions about Higher Venton Farm
What is Higher Venton Farm's food hygiene rating?
Higher Venton Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Higher Venton Farm 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 Higher Venton Farm last inspected?
Higher Venton Farm was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Higher Venton Farm?
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 Higher Venton Farm compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Higher Venton Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Higher Venton Farm 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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