The Queens food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
The Queens 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 January 2023, more than 3 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: Queens Hotel, 106 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ET
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Queens 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 Queens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Queens 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 Queens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor's Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Snug & Hyde Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Rainbow Corner Shop Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Grosvenor House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Jhoots Pharmacy Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Dilkhusa Grand Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about The Queens
What is The Queens's food hygiene rating?
The Queens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 19 January 2023.
Is The Queens 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 Queens last inspected?
The Queens was last inspected on 19 January 2023, more than 3 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 Queens?
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 Queens 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 Queens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Queens 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Queens is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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