The Grampus Inn

Devon

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Grampus Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 30 September 2025 by North Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Grampus Inn, from August 2019 to September 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Grampus Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Grampus Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
6 August 2019	5 / 5	Very good
30 September 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Grampus Inn in Devon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Lee,
Ilfracombe,
Devon,
EX34 8LR

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Grampus Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Grampus Inn?

Food hygiene at The Grampus Inn is inspected by North Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.northdevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Grampus Inn

What is The Grampus Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Grampus Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 30 September 2025.

When was The Grampus Inn last inspected?

The Grampus Inn was last inspected by North Devon on 30 September 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.