Trimstone Manor Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Trimstone Manor Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 April 2024, more than 2 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: Trimstone, West Down, Ilfracombe, EX34 8NR
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Trimstone Manor Hotel sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Trimstone Manor Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Trimstone Manor 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.
Questions about Trimstone Manor Hotel
What is Trimstone Manor Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Trimstone Manor Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 3 April 2024.
Is Trimstone Manor Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Trimstone Manor Hotel last inspected?
Trimstone Manor Hotel was last inspected on 3 April 2024, more than 2 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 Trimstone Manor 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Trimstone Manor 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, while Trimstone Manor Hotel holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Trimstone Manor 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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