The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Devon
The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: The White Cottage, Dolphin Street, Colyton, EX24 6NA
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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% | ← The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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 White Cottage Bed And Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| The Brachio Bakery & Cafe Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| No 1 Silver Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Colyton Takeaway Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Colcombe Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Rebel Town Pizza Mobile caterer | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Merchant's Teas Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Lyme Bay Seafood Co Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast
What is The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 23 January 2025.
Is The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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 White Cottage Bed And Breakfast last inspected?
The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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 The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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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