The Wayfarer Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
The Wayfarer Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: Lane End Road, Instow, Bideford, EX39 4LB
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wayfarer Inn sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← The Wayfarer Inn | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Wayfarer Inn 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 Wayfarer Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodore Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Johns of Instow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
| Johns Deli Mobile Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Johns of Instow Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Instow Barton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2015 |
| Instow Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Market Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Appledore Flame Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about The Wayfarer Inn
What is The Wayfarer Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Wayfarer Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 26 March 2025.
Is The Wayfarer Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wayfarer Inn last inspected?
The Wayfarer Inn was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 The Wayfarer Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wayfarer Inn compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Wayfarer Inn holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Wayfarer Inn 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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