Croft House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Croft House 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 24 March 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: Lydiate Lane, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6HE
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Croft House 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% | ← Croft House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Croft House 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 Croft House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Fridays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Lynton Chemist Retailers - other | 125 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Queens Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| The Vanilla Pod Coffee Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Horizon Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bake to the Future Mobile caterer | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Cliff Top Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Londis Lynton Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about Croft House
What is Croft House's food hygiene rating?
Croft House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 24 March 2010.
Is Croft House 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 Croft House last inspected?
Croft House was last inspected on 24 March 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 Croft House?
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 Croft House 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 Croft House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Croft House 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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