The Reform Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
The Reform Inn 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: Reform Inn, Reform Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1PD
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Reform Inn among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← The Reform Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 The Reform 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 Reform Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Bull & Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Barnstaple Baptist Church Other catering premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2015 |
| Barnstaple Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Happy Hares Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2008 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2015 |
Questions about The Reform Inn
What is The Reform Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Reform Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 11 November 2025.
Is The Reform Inn 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 The Reform Inn last inspected?
The Reform Inn was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Reform Inn?
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 The Reform Inn compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Reform Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Reform 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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