Glen Devon Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Glen Devon Hotel 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 2 November 2007, more than 18 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: 3 Hostle Park, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9HW
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Glen Devon Hotel 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% | ← Glen Devon Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Glen Devon Hotel 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 Glen Devon Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketch-Up Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Fikaboden Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bassett's Butchers Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Embassy Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2013 |
| Munchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Hilldales Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Coastal Cooking Other catering premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Ilfracombe Convenience Store Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2014 |
Questions about Glen Devon Hotel
What is Glen Devon Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Glen Devon Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 2 November 2007.
Is Glen Devon Hotel 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 Glen Devon Hotel last inspected?
Glen Devon Hotel was last inspected on 2 November 2007, more than 18 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 Glen Devon Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Glen Devon Hotel 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 Glen Devon Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Glen Devon Hotel 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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Glen Devon Hotel is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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