New Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
New 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 2NT
How it compares in North Devon
That puts New 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% | ← New 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 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 New 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 New Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremington Manor Caring Premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Han Court Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Byeways Bowling Club Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2005 |
| Graylings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Little Butterflies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Fremington Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about New Inn
What is New Inn's food hygiene rating?
New Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 16 April 2025.
Is New 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 New Inn last inspected?
New Inn was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 New 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 New 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 New Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects New 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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