Palm Court B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Palm Court B&B 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 4 October 2023, more than 2 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: Palm Court B And B, Belgrave Promenade, Wilder Road, EX34 9AS
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Palm Court B&B 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% | ← Palm Court B&B | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Palm Court B&B 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 Palm Court B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Beckcare Homes Limited (The Wynnstay) Caring Premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Susan Day Residential Home Caring Premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Grosvenor House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Dilkhusa Grand Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| SQ @ Tunnels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2010 |
| Snug & Hyde Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
Questions about Palm Court B&B
What is Palm Court B&B's food hygiene rating?
Palm Court B&B has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 4 October 2023.
Is Palm Court B&B 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 Palm Court B&B last inspected?
Palm Court B&B was last inspected on 4 October 2023, more than 2 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 Palm Court B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Palm Court B&B 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 Palm Court B&B holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Palm Court B&B 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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