Lower Wembsworthy Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torridge
Lower Wembsworthy Farm 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 19 June 2014, more than 12 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: Hartland, Devon, EX39 6EN
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Lower Wembsworthy Farm among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Lower Wembsworthy Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 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 95 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 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 Lower Wembsworthy Farm 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 Lower Wembsworthy Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koas Ark & Jolly Roger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2021 |
| West Country Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| A And S Jeffery Farmers/growers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Welcombe Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| The Old Smithy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Welcombe X Caravanning, Camping And Glamping Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2016 |
| Kernow Pitsa Mobile caterer | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2023 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Lower Wembsworthy Farm
What is Lower Wembsworthy Farm's food hygiene rating?
Lower Wembsworthy Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 19 June 2014.
Is Lower Wembsworthy Farm 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 Lower Wembsworthy Farm last inspected?
Lower Wembsworthy Farm was last inspected on 19 June 2014, more than 12 years 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 Lower Wembsworthy Farm?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lower Wembsworthy Farm compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Lower Wembsworthy Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Lower Wembsworthy Farm 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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