Little Bray House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Little Bray House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 May 2011, more than 15 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: Brayford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7QG
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Bray House sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Little Bray House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Little Bray 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 Little Bray House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Poltimore Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Chancery House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2015 |
| Burge Poultry Rearing Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 May 2006 |
| Feasts & Flowers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Franklyn House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2014 |
| Middle Hill Farm Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2018 |
| Bratton Fleming Village Hall Other catering premises | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
Questions about Little Bray House
What is Little Bray House's food hygiene rating?
Little Bray House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 5 May 2011.
Is Little Bray House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Bray House last inspected?
Little Bray House was last inspected on 5 May 2011, more than 15 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 Little Bray 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Bray 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, while Little Bray House holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Little Bray 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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