The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Devon
The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 2024, 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: Lydford Gorge Waterfall Entrance, Lydford, EX20 4BH
How it compares in West Devon
That puts The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom among the 456 places in West Devon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 456 | 83% | ← The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 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 National Trust Waterfall Tearoom 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 National Trust Waterfall Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydford Caravan & Camping Park Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Dartmoor Ice Cream Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Lydford Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom
What is The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 14 May 2024.
Is The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom last inspected?
The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects The National Trust Waterfall Tearoom 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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