Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Devon
Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 15 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Forest Inn, Hexworthy, Princetown, PL20 6SD
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn sits behind roughly 527 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ← Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Dartmoor BNB and The Forest 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.
Questions about Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn
What is Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn's food hygiene rating?
Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Devon Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn last inspected?
Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Dartmoor BNB and The Forest 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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