The Beach At Bude Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
The Beach At Bude Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 September 2020, more than 5 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 Beach At Bude, Summerleaze Crescent, Bude, EX23 8HJ
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Beach At Bude Hotel sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← The Beach At Bude Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Beach At Bude Hotel 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 Beach At Bude Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grosvenor Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| The Edge Bude Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Adventure Bude Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Bude Hotel LTD Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 178 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2023 |
| Life's A Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Potters Fish N Things Mobile caterer | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Bude Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2013 |
| House Of Chaplin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about The Beach At Bude Hotel
What is The Beach At Bude Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Beach At Bude Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 21 September 2020.
Is The Beach At Bude Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Beach At Bude Hotel last inspected?
The Beach At Bude Hotel was last inspected on 21 September 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Beach At Bude Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Beach At Bude Hotel compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Beach At Bude Hotel holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Beach At Bude Hotel 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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