The Belfry food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Devon
The Belfry 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 11 February 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: The Belfry Country Hotel, Yarcombe, Honiton, EX14 9BD
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Belfry among the 1,093 places in East 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Belfry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 The Belfry 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 Belfry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yarcombe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Daisy's Dairy-EVO 85 Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Brightside Honiton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Harvest Energy Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2023 |
Questions about The Belfry
What is The Belfry's food hygiene rating?
The Belfry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 11 February 2025.
Is The Belfry 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 Belfry last inspected?
The Belfry was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Belfry?
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 The Belfry compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Belfry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Belfry 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Belfry is one of 141 rated food businesses in Honiton. See every hygiene rating in Honiton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk
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