No. 28 The Cookery Ltd food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
No. 28 The Cookery Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: No. 28 The Cookery Ltd was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 St James Place, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BH
How it compares in North Devon
That puts No. 28 The Cookery Ltd 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% | ← No. 28 The Cookery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 No. 28 The Cookery Ltd 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 No. 28 The Cookery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Cove B&B & Nicki's Ice Crm Plr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Blacksands Kitchen, Bar and Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Curiosity Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Fudgies Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Belle's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2017 |
| Stacc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Dolphin Gifts Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Ilfracombe And North Devon Sub Aqua Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2008 |
Questions about No. 28 The Cookery Ltd
What is No. 28 The Cookery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
No. 28 The Cookery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 19 June 2026.
Is No. 28 The Cookery Ltd 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 No. 28 The Cookery Ltd last inspected?
No. 28 The Cookery Ltd was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. 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 No. 28 The Cookery Ltd?
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 No. 28 The Cookery Ltd 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 No. 28 The Cookery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects No. 28 The Cookery Ltd 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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