Old Coach House Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Old Coach House Tea Rooms 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
The rating dates from 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Church Hill, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6HY
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Old Coach House Tea Rooms 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% | ← Old Coach House Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Old Coach House Tea Rooms 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 Old Coach House Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Spicy Mare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Exmoor Flowers and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
| North Coast Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Queens Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| The Vanilla Pod Coffee Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Little Ray's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Castle Hill Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2018 |
Questions about Old Coach House Tea Rooms
What is Old Coach House Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Old Coach House Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Old Coach House Tea Rooms 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 Old Coach House Tea Rooms last inspected?
Old Coach House Tea Rooms was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 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 Old Coach House Tea Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Coach House Tea Rooms 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 Old Coach House Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Old Coach House Tea Rooms 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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