Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torridge
Mews Cottage 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 13 April 2018, more than 8 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: 1 Mews Cottages, High Street, High Bickington, EX37 9AX
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 Mews Cottage 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 Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Bickington C Of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Old George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| High Bickington Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Be.you.tiful Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Libbaton Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2025 |
| Stables Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2014 |
| QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Smoke on the Waters - Mobile Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast
What is Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 13 April 2018.
Is Mews Cottage 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 Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast last inspected?
Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast was last inspected on 13 April 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Mews Cottage 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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