The Edgcumbe Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Devon
The Edgcumbe Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 16 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: Edgcumbe Hotel, 2 Fore Street, Bere Alston, PL20 7AD
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Edgcumbe Hotel sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← The Edgcumbe Hotel | |
| 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 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 The Edgcumbe 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 Edgcumbe Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Premier Bere Alston Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2025 |
| Taphill Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| J & S Downing Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bere Peninsula Make Lunch Other catering premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Hope Cottage Cafe Other catering premises | 143 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hope Cottage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| West View Care Home Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Edgcumbe Hotel
What is The Edgcumbe Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Edgcumbe Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Devon Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The Edgcumbe 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Edgcumbe Hotel last inspected?
The Edgcumbe Hotel was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 The Edgcumbe 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Edgcumbe Hotel compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Edgcumbe Hotel holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects The Edgcumbe 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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