The Horse food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Teignbridge
The Horse 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: 7 George Street Moretonhampstead T, TQ13 8PG
How it compares in Teignbridge
In Teignbridge, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Horse sits behind roughly 1,104 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ← The Horse | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Horse 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 Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stores Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Gateway Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Zero Waste Moretonhampstead Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| The Van Du Pain Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Baskervilles Ice Cream Parlour & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Moreton Newsagents Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about The Horse
What is The Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Horse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Teignbridge Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Horse 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 Horse last inspected?
The Horse was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Horse compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Horse holds a 3. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Horse 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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