Kings B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Kings B&B 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 19 September 2024, 21 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: 5 Duke Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AL
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Kings B&B 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% | ← Kings B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kings 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 Kings B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2017 |
| South Molton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2004 |
| The Welcome Fryer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2025 |
| Shapland And Searle Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Town Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Mays Family Butchers Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
| Zest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 August 2025 |
| Istanbul Grill & Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Kings B&B
What is Kings B&B's food hygiene rating?
Kings B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Kings B&B 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 Kings B&B last inspected?
Kings B&B was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Kings B&B?
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 Kings 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, and Kings B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Kings 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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Kings B&B is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
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