The Denes food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
The Denes 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 6 October 2021, more than 4 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: 15 Longmead, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6DQ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Denes 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% | ← The Denes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Denes 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 Denes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longmead House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| The Sandrock Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Lyn Valley Youth Club Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Gable Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Living Waters Lynton United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Southcliffe Bed & Breakfast, Lynton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Bake to the Future Mobile caterer | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
Questions about The Denes
What is The Denes's food hygiene rating?
The Denes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 6 October 2021.
Is The Denes 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 The Denes last inspected?
The Denes was last inspected on 6 October 2021, more than 4 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 The Denes?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Denes 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 The Denes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Denes 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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The Denes is one of 77 rated food businesses in Lynton. See every hygiene rating in Lynton →
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