The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torridge
The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited 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 13 February 2026, 5 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: New Inn Hotel, High Street, Clovelly, EX39 5TQ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited 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 New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Shop Clovelly Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Clovelly Social Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2017 |
| The Old Smithy Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2017 |
| Clovelly Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Clovelly Visitors Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited
What is The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited's food hygiene rating?
The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited 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 The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited last inspected?
The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited 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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