Laston House Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Laston House Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 October 2013, more than 12 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: Laston House, New Barnstaple Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9NT
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Laston House Hotel sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Laston House Hotel | |
| 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 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 Laston House 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 Laston House Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkstone Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Ilfracombe Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2012 |
| S & P Fish Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Cracking Nuts Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| Joey's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Cove Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Sun Bean Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| 11, The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Laston House Hotel
What is Laston House Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Laston House Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 10 October 2013.
Is Laston House Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Laston House Hotel last inspected?
Laston House Hotel was last inspected on 10 October 2013, more than 12 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 Laston House Hotel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Laston House 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, while Laston House Hotel holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Laston House 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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