Dean Steep Holidays food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Devon
Dean Steep Holidays 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 21 April 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: Barbrook, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6JS
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Dean Steep Holidays 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% | ← Dean Steep Holidays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dean Steep Holidays 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 Dean Steep Holidays, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Camping and Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Barbrook Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Lee Abbey Fellowship Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Lee Abbey Tea Cottage Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| West Ilkerton Farm Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| Sunny Lyn Holiday Park Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Dean Steep Holidays
What is Dean Steep Holidays's food hygiene rating?
Dean Steep Holidays has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 21 April 2016.
Is Dean Steep Holidays 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 Dean Steep Holidays last inspected?
Dean Steep Holidays was last inspected on 21 April 2016, more than 10 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 Dean Steep Holidays?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dean Steep Holidays 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 Dean Steep Holidays is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Dean Steep Holidays 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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