Clovelly Visitors Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
Clovelly Visitors Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2025, 17 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: Clovelly, Devon, EX39 5TA
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Clovelly Visitors Centre 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% | ← Clovelly Visitors Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Clovelly Visitors Centre 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 Clovelly Visitors Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovelly Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Clovelly Social Club Other catering premises | 0.4 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 |
| Sweet Shop Clovelly Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Clovelly Visitors Centre
What is Clovelly Visitors Centre's food hygiene rating?
Clovelly Visitors Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Clovelly Visitors Centre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clovelly Visitors Centre last inspected?
Clovelly Visitors Centre was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 Clovelly Visitors Centre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clovelly Visitors Centre compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Clovelly Visitors Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Clovelly Visitors Centre 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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