Yeo Dale Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Yeo Dale 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 18 November 2014, more than 11 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: 124 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1PG
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Yeo Dale 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% | ← Yeo Dale 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 Yeo Dale 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 Yeo Dale Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Bull & Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Barnstaple Baptist Church Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2015 |
| Barnstaple Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Happy Hares Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2015 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2008 |
Questions about Yeo Dale Hotel
What is Yeo Dale Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Yeo Dale Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 18 November 2014.
Is Yeo Dale 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 Yeo Dale Hotel last inspected?
Yeo Dale Hotel was last inspected on 18 November 2014, more than 11 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 Yeo Dale 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 Yeo Dale 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 Yeo Dale Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Yeo Dale 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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