Farthings food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Teignbridge
Farthings 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 20 March 2024, more than 2 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: 102 Ringmore Road Shaldon Teignmouth Devon, TQ14 0ET
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Farthings among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Farthings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Farthings 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 Farthings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teignbridge House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Exeter Gin Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Happy Days Nursery (Broadmeadow) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Potters Mooring Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Pow Wow Cafe Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Kingsway Residents Association Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Shaldon Conservative Club & Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about Farthings
What is Farthings's food hygiene rating?
Farthings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Farthings 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 Farthings last inspected?
Farthings was last inspected on 20 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Farthings?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Farthings compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Farthings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Farthings 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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