Woolacombe Bay Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Woolacombe Bay 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Frog Street, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BN
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Woolacombe Bay 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% | ← Woolacombe Bay 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Woolacombe Bay 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 Woolacombe Bay Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf Takeaway Mobile caterer | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Blue Bayou Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| South Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Meraki Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Woolacombe Belle Mobile caterer | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2007 |
| The Jube Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Barton Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
Questions about Woolacombe Bay Hotel
What is Woolacombe Bay Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Woolacombe Bay Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Woolacombe Bay 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 Woolacombe Bay Hotel last inspected?
Woolacombe Bay Hotel was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Woolacombe Bay Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Woolacombe Bay 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 Woolacombe Bay Hotel holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Woolacombe Bay 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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