The Towers Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
The Towers Guesthouse 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 January 2010, more than 16 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Richmond House, Chambercombe Park Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QN
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Towers Guesthouse 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 Towers Guesthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Towers Guesthouse 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 Towers Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2012 |
| Larkstone Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Blackingstone Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
| Cork & Vine Company Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Hele Cornmill And Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Monkey Puzzle (NDR) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| S & P Fish Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Ilfracombe Town Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2018 |
Questions about The Towers Guesthouse
What is The Towers Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
The Towers Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 14 January 2010.
Is The Towers Guesthouse 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 Towers Guesthouse last inspected?
The Towers Guesthouse was last inspected on 14 January 2010, more than 16 years 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 Towers Guesthouse?
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 Towers Guesthouse 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 Towers Guesthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Towers Guesthouse 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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