Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn

Dartmoor BNB and The Forest Inn is a other catering premises located at The Forest Inn, Hexworthy, Princetown, PL20 6SD, in the West Devon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 June 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Devon oversees 626 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Devon is 4.8 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.