The Focsle Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
The Focsle Inn 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 20 May 2025, 13 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: Seaside, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0DJ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Focsle Inn 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 Focsle Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Focsle Inn 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 Focsle Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Seaside Stores Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Harbour Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| Black and White Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Combe Martin Farm Shop Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| John Fowler Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2012 |
| Sherwoods Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Focsle Inn
What is The Focsle Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Focsle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 20 May 2025.
Is The Focsle Inn 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 The Focsle Inn last inspected?
The Focsle Inn was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Focsle Inn?
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 The Focsle Inn 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 Focsle Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Focsle Inn 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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