Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast 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 27 June 2013, more than 13 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: Head Gate, Twitchen, South Molton, EX36 3LR
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast 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% | ← Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast 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 Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Farm Foods Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2010 |
| Guns Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2015 |
| Keepers Roost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2018 |
| The Libra School School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Poltimore Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2025 |
| North Molton Community Shop Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| North Molton Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| North Molton Primary School School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast
What is Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 27 June 2013.
Is Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast 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 Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast last inspected?
Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast was last inspected on 27 June 2013, more than 13 years 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 Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast?
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 Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast 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 Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Head Gate Farm Bed and Breakfast 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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