Valley Inn food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Devon
Valley Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2024, 23 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: Watermouth Valley Camping Park, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, EX34 9SJ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Valley 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% | ← Valley 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 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 Valley 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 Valley Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| H & A Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Storm in a Teacup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| BP Trailer Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Sandy Cove Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Berrynarbor Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2013 |
| Sandaway Holiday Park Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Valley Inn
What is Valley Inn's food hygiene rating?
Valley Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Valley 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valley Inn last inspected?
Valley Inn was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 Valley Inn?
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 Valley 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 Valley Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Valley 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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Valley Inn is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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