Coombe Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Coombe Farm 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 20 August 2009, more than 16 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: Countisbury, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6NF
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Coombe Farm 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% | ← Coombe Farm | |
| 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 Coombe Farm 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 Coombe Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsham Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2011 |
| Millslade Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2015 |
| Hall Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Staghunters Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Wicked Wolf Gin Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Wild Exmoor Venison Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Coombe Farm
What is Coombe Farm's food hygiene rating?
Coombe Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 20 August 2009.
Is Coombe Farm 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 Coombe Farm last inspected?
Coombe Farm was last inspected on 20 August 2009, more than 16 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 Coombe Farm?
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 Coombe Farm 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 Coombe Farm holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Coombe Farm 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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