Wilsham Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Wilsham Farm 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 14 June 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: Countisbury, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6NF
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Wilsham Farm 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% | ← Wilsham Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wilsham 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 Wilsham Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 August 2009 |
| 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 Wilsham Farm
What is Wilsham Farm's food hygiene rating?
Wilsham Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 14 June 2011.
Is Wilsham Farm 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 Wilsham Farm last inspected?
Wilsham Farm was last inspected on 14 June 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 Wilsham 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wilsham 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, and Wilsham Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Wilsham 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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