Kentisbury Grange Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Kentisbury Grange 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 8 August 2024, 23 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: Kentisbury Grange, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, EX31 4NL
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Kentisbury Grange Hotel 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% | ← Kentisbury Grange Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kentisbury Grange 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 Kentisbury Grange Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrights Care Farm Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2022 |
| Calvert Trust Exmoor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Real Ale Girls Distributors/Transporters | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Gemma's at Waytown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 February 2026 |
| Longlands Luxury Glamping Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Westland Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2014 |
| The Old Kitchen Tea-room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Pyne Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about Kentisbury Grange Hotel
What is Kentisbury Grange Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Kentisbury Grange Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 8 August 2024.
Is Kentisbury Grange 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 Kentisbury Grange Hotel last inspected?
Kentisbury Grange Hotel was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 months 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 Kentisbury Grange Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kentisbury Grange Hotel 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 Kentisbury Grange Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Kentisbury Grange 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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