Wild Exmoor Venison food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Devon
Wild Exmoor Venison holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: Kipscombe Farm, Countisbury, Lynton, EX35 6NE
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Wild Exmoor Venison among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Wild Exmoor Venison | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Wild Exmoor Venison 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 Wild Exmoor Venison, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsham Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2011 |
| Coombe Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2009 |
| Millslade Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2015 |
| Hall Farm Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Staghunters Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Watersmeet Tea Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Wicked Wolf Gin Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lorna Doone House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
Questions about Wild Exmoor Venison
What is Wild Exmoor Venison's food hygiene rating?
Wild Exmoor Venison has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Wild Exmoor Venison 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wild Exmoor Venison last inspected?
Wild Exmoor Venison was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months 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 Wild Exmoor Venison?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wild Exmoor Venison compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Wild Exmoor Venison is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Wild Exmoor Venison 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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