The London Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
The London 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: 17 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The London 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 London 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 Very 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 London 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 London Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cawthornes Foodmarket Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Olive Or Twist Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| The Siam Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Shack & Pantry Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Deano's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| From, Amélie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Green Braunton Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bubbles Boba Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about The London Inn
What is The London Inn's food hygiene rating?
The London Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 10 December 2025.
Is The London 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 London Inn last inspected?
The London Inn was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 London Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 London 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 London Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The London 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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Understanding this rating
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The London Inn is one of 115 rated food businesses in Braunton. See every hygiene rating in Braunton →
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