Valleyside Escapes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
Valleyside Escapes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 2021, more than 5 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: Cleave Barton, Bickleigh, Tiverton, EX16 8RG
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Valleyside Escapes among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 592 | 85% | ← Valleyside Escapes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Very 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 Valleyside Escapes 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 Valleyside Escapes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Court Devon Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bread of Devon Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2024 |
| The Lamb Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Shell Tiverton Retailers - other | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Valleyside Escapes
What is Valleyside Escapes's food hygiene rating?
Valleyside Escapes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 20 May 2021.
Is Valleyside Escapes 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valleyside Escapes last inspected?
Valleyside Escapes was last inspected on 20 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Valleyside Escapes?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valleyside Escapes compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Valleyside Escapes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Valleyside Escapes 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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Understanding this rating
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Valleyside Escapes is one of 204 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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