The Ash Private Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Devon
The Ash Private Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The hotel met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 May 2016, more than 10 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 Mamhead View, Exmouth, EX8 1DS
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ash Private Hotel sits behind roughly 1,218 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← The Ash Private Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ash Private 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 Ash Private Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish On The Quay Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Exe Sailing Club Other catering premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cavendish Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Exmouth Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Dolphin Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bar Buoy Cocktails Manufacturers/packers | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| EX8 Snack Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bumble And Bee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about The Ash Private Hotel
What is The Ash Private Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Ash Private Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Devon Council on 10 May 2016.
Is The Ash Private Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the hotel met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Ash Private Hotel last inspected?
The Ash Private Hotel was last inspected on 10 May 2016, more than 10 years 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 The Ash Private 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ash Private Hotel compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Ash Private Hotel holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Ash Private 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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