The Proper Marmalade Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Devon
The Proper Marmalade Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: 9 Belgrave Promenade, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9AS
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Proper Marmalade Company 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 Proper Marmalade Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Proper Marmalade Company 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 Proper Marmalade Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Beckcare Homes Limited (The Wynnstay) Caring Premises | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Susan Day Residential Home Caring Premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Grosvenor House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Dilkhusa Grand Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| SQ @ Tunnels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2010 |
| Snug & Hyde Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
Questions about The Proper Marmalade Company
What is The Proper Marmalade Company's food hygiene rating?
The Proper Marmalade Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Proper Marmalade Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Proper Marmalade Company last inspected?
The Proper Marmalade Company was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 The Proper Marmalade Company?
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 Proper Marmalade Company 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 Proper Marmalade Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Proper Marmalade Company 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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