The Hickory Inn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Devon
The Hickory Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 93 High Street, Halberton, Tiverton, EX16 7AG
How it compares in Mid Devon
In Mid Devon, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hickory Inn sits behind roughly 643 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ← The Hickory Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Hickory Inn 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 The Hickory Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halberton Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Halberton Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Tiverton Town Twinning Association Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Halberton Court Farm Shop and Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Swans Neck Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Halberton Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Hickory Inn
What is The Hickory Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hickory Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Devon Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The Hickory Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Hickory Inn last inspected?
The Hickory Inn was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months 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 The Hickory Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hickory Inn compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Hickory Inn holds a 3. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Hickory Inn 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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