The Old Rectory Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
The Old Rectory Hotel 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 31 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: The Old Rectory, Martinhoe, Barnstaple, EX31 4QT
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Old Rectory Hotel 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% | ← The Old Rectory Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Old Rectory 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 The Old Rectory Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunters Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 27 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 July 2025 |
| Heddon Valley Grab & Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Caffyn's Farm Barn Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Caffyn's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2019 |
| Exmoor Cider Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Moorlands Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2015 |
| The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Lee Abbey Fellowship Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about The Old Rectory Hotel
What is The Old Rectory Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Old Rectory Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Old Rectory Hotel 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 Old Rectory Hotel last inspected?
The Old Rectory Hotel was last inspected on 31 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 The Old Rectory Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Rectory 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, and The Old Rectory Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Old Rectory 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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