The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
The Old Vicarage 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 5 February 2014, more than 12 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: The Old Vicarage, Barbican Terrace, Barnstaple, EX32 9HQ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Old Vicarage 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% | ← The Old Vicarage 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 The Old Vicarage 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 The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Hall Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Felicitys Fledglings Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| D (RDY) Squadron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2010 |
| Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Imperial Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Golden Lion Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Bramleys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Arundel House Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast
What is The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 5 February 2014.
Is The Old Vicarage 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 The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast last inspected?
The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast was last inspected on 5 February 2014, more than 12 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 The Old Vicarage 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 The Old Vicarage 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 The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Old Vicarage 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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