Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in North Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Devon ratings →
Address: Bicclescombe Mill, Bicclescombe Gardens, Ilfracombe, EX34 8JN
How this rating has changed
Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms among the 1,105 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 | 1,105 | 84% | ← Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms 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 Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Residential Home Caring Premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Debs Little Bumblebees Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Cairn House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| TDK-Lambda UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Ilfracombe Town Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2018 |
| Monkey Puzzle (NDR) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Sweetest Shindigs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Belmont Grange Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms
What is Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms's food hygiene rating?
Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms last inspected?
Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month 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 Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms 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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Bicclescombe Mill Tearooms is one of 249 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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