Royal York And Faulkner Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Devon
Royal York And Faulkner 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 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Royal York And Faulkner Hotel, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8AZ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Royal York And Faulkner Hotel among the 1,093 places in East 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Royal York And Faulkner Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 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 Royal York And Faulkner 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 Royal York And Faulkner Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selley's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Tasty Baguette Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Roma Bistro And Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Rockfish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Ice Cream Paradise Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Dukes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Taste Of Sidmouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Royal York And Faulkner Hotel
What is Royal York And Faulkner Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Royal York And Faulkner Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Royal York And Faulkner 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 Royal York And Faulkner Hotel last inspected?
Royal York And Faulkner Hotel was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal York And Faulkner Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Royal York And Faulkner Hotel compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Royal York And Faulkner Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Royal York And Faulkner 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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