The Bedford Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Devon
The Bedford Hotel 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 28 July 2025, 11 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: 1 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8BB
How it compares in West Devon
That puts The Bedford Hotel 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 Bedford Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Bedford Hotel 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 Bedford Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Convenience Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| West Devon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Church Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cafe Liaison Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Dot Teas Wholefoods Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Country Cheeses - Natural Life Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Dukes 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| De la Torres Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
Questions about The Bedford Hotel
What is The Bedford Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Bedford Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 28 July 2025.
Is The Bedford Hotel 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 Bedford Hotel last inspected?
The Bedford Hotel was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 months 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 Bedford Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bedford Hotel 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 Bedford Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects The Bedford Hotel 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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Understanding this rating
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The Bedford Hotel is one of 116 rated food businesses in Tavistock. See every hygiene rating in Tavistock →
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