The Whiteleaf food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
The Whiteleaf 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 16 January 2010, 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: Croyde, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1PN
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Whiteleaf 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 Whiteleaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whiteleaf 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 Whiteleaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 August 2024 |
| The Thatch Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Billy Budds Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| The Hub Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Restaurant Roku Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| Blue Groove Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| New Coast Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about The Whiteleaf
What is The Whiteleaf's food hygiene rating?
The Whiteleaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 16 January 2010.
Is The Whiteleaf 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 Whiteleaf last inspected?
The Whiteleaf was last inspected on 16 January 2010, 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 The Whiteleaf?
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 Whiteleaf 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 Whiteleaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Whiteleaf 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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Understanding this rating
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The Whiteleaf is one of 115 rated food businesses in Braunton. See every hygiene rating in Braunton →
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