Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Oak Leaf Bower, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6AN
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 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 94 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 Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room 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 Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovelly Visitors Centre Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Clovelly Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Home From Home Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2016 |
| Copps Castle Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Old Smithy Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2017 |
| Pattard Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Clovelly Social Club Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2017 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room
What is Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room last inspected?
Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room?
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 Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Lower Brownsham Farm Tea Room 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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