Old Rydon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Teignbridge
Old Rydon 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 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rydon Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon, TQ12 3QG
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Old Rydon Inn among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Old Rydon Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Old Rydon 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 Old Rydon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Born N Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Kelly Campbell - Kellys Other catering premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Kingscare League Of Friends Other catering premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2023 |
| Coco & Bean Mobile caterer | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Chanburys Woodfired Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Homeless in Teignbridge Support Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
Questions about Old Rydon Inn
What is Old Rydon Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old Rydon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Old Rydon 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 Old Rydon Inn last inspected?
Old Rydon Inn was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Old Rydon Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Rydon Inn compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Old Rydon Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Old Rydon 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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