The Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
The Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel 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 18 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: Bath Hotel, Lynmouth Street, Lynmouth, EX35 6EL
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel 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 Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Ancient Mariner / Bath 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 Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simone's Sarnies Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Mad 4 Seafood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Caravel Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2008 |
| Exmoor Bake House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Mavis Thruptons Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Riverside Cottage And Meat Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| The Barque Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2025 |
| The Coffee Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about The Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel
What is The Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 18 February 2025.
Is The Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel 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 Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel last inspected?
The Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 months 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 Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel 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 Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Ancient Mariner / Bath 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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