The Olive Branch Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
The Olive Branch Guest House 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 27 February 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: 56 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DJ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Olive Branch Guest House 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 Olive Branch Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Olive Branch Guest House 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 Olive Branch Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Cooking Other catering premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Ketch-Up Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Belle's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2017 |
| Lucia's Kitchen Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Stacc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Dolphin Gifts Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| No. 28 The Cookery Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| George and Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about The Olive Branch Guest House
What is The Olive Branch Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Branch Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 27 February 2023.
Is The Olive Branch Guest House 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 Olive Branch Guest House last inspected?
The Olive Branch Guest House was last inspected on 27 February 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 Olive Branch Guest House?
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 The Olive Branch Guest House 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 Olive Branch Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Olive Branch Guest House 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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