Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Devon
Gatcombe 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: Gatcombe Farm, Seaton, EX12 3AA
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast 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% | ← Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gatcombe 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 Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Panda Chilli Crisp Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Ashdown Caravan Park Limited (Shop) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Dovecourt Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Manor Farm Caravan Park Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Harepath Holidays Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Seaton Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Beer Quarry Caves Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2017 |
Questions about Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast
What is Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Gatcombe 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 Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast last inspected?
Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Gatcombe 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 Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast 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 Gatcombe Farm Bed And Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Gatcombe 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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