Commodore Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Commodore 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 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Marine Parade, Instow, Bideford, EX39 4JN
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Commodore 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% | ← Commodore 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Commodore 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 Commodore Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns of Instow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
| Johns Deli Mobile Mobile caterer | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Johns of Instow Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Appledore Flame Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Johns Of Appledore Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Market Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Jack Sprats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Instow Barton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2015 |
Questions about Commodore Hotel
What is Commodore Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Commodore Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Commodore 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 Commodore Hotel last inspected?
Commodore Hotel was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months 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 Commodore Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Commodore 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 Commodore Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Commodore 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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