Town Farmhouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Town Farmhouse 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 1 November 2022, 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: Town Farm, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, EX34 7DT
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Town Farmhouse 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% | ← Town Farmhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Town Farmhouse 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 Town Farmhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MorShellfish-T-Eat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2019 |
| The Ship Aground Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Smugglers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Mortehoe Post Office Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| Mortehoe Village Stores Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Chichester Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Rockleigh House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| North Morte Farm Store Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
Questions about Town Farmhouse
What is Town Farmhouse's food hygiene rating?
Town Farmhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 1 November 2022.
Is Town Farmhouse 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 Town Farmhouse last inspected?
Town Farmhouse was last inspected on 1 November 2022, 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 Town Farmhouse?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Town Farmhouse 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 Town Farmhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Town Farmhouse 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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Town Farmhouse is one of 60 rated food businesses in Woolacombe. See every hygiene rating in Woolacombe →
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