Yellingham Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Devon
Yellingham 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 30 April 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: Yellinghams Farm, Payhembury, Honiton, EX14 3HE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Yellingham Farm 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% | ← Yellingham Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Yellingham 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 Yellingham Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payhembury Provisions Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Six Bells Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 May 2025 |
| Talaton Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Jonathan Pyle Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 April 2016 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Feniton Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2017 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Yellingham Farm
What is Yellingham Farm's food hygiene rating?
Yellingham Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 30 April 2013.
Is Yellingham 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 Yellingham Farm last inspected?
Yellingham Farm was last inspected on 30 April 2013, more than 13 years 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 Yellingham Farm?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yellingham Farm 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 Yellingham Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Yellingham 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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