Lovaton Farm House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Devon
Lovaton Farm House B&B 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: Lovaton Farm, South Tawton, EX20 2RA
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Lovaton Farm House B&B among the 456 places in West Devon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 456 | 83% | ← Lovaton Farm House B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Lovaton Farm House B&B 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 Lovaton Farm House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Post Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 July 2025 |
| The Oxenham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| McDiarmid Spa Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Dunns Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2025 |
| Fresha Ltd School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Stone Lane Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Lovaton Farm House B&B
What is Lovaton Farm House B&B's food hygiene rating?
Lovaton Farm House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Lovaton Farm House B&B 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 Lovaton Farm House B&B last inspected?
Lovaton Farm House B&B was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Lovaton Farm House B&B?
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 Lovaton Farm House B&B compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Lovaton Farm House B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Lovaton Farm House B&B 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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