Thorverton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
Thorverton Arms 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 10 June 2025, 13 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: The Thorverton Arms, Bullen Street, Thorverton, EX5 5NS
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Thorverton Arms among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 86% | ← Thorverton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 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 Thorverton Arms 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 Thorverton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exe Valley Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Pale Farm Turkeys Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Bread of Devon Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 June 2025 |
| The Silverton Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| The Lamb Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Silverton Community Hall Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
| Silverton Community Larder Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Thorverton Arms
What is Thorverton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Thorverton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Thorverton Arms 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 Thorverton Arms last inspected?
Thorverton Arms was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Thorverton Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Thorverton Arms compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Thorverton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Thorverton Arms 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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