Keswick House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Keswick 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 21 April 2023, more than 3 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: Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AY
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Keswick House 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% | ← Keswick House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Keswick 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 Keswick House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Dairy Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2011 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2010 |
| SQ @ Tunnels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Little Mama's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| G & Ts Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Sage Cottage Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Co Op Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Keswick House
What is Keswick House's food hygiene rating?
Keswick House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 21 April 2023.
Is Keswick 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 Keswick House last inspected?
Keswick House was last inspected on 21 April 2023, more than 3 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 Keswick House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Keswick House 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 Keswick House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Keswick 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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Keswick House is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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