Sea Stone food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Sea Stone 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 14 March 2025, 15 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: Moory Meadow, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0DG
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Sea Stone 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% | ← Sea Stone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sea Stone 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 Sea Stone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black and White Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2008 |
| Combe Martin Farm Shop Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Redwood Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Focsle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Harbour Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| Seaside Stores Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
Questions about Sea Stone
What is Sea Stone's food hygiene rating?
Sea Stone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Sea Stone 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 Sea Stone last inspected?
Sea Stone was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 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 Sea Stone?
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 Sea Stone 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 Sea Stone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Sea Stone 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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Understanding this rating
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Sea Stone is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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