The Post Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Devon
The Post Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 July 2025, 11 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: Exeter Road, Whiddon Down, EX20 2QT
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Post Inn sits behind roughly 527 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ← The Post Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Post 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 Post Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunns Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2025 |
| Lovaton Farm House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Stone Lane Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| The Oxenham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Fresha Ltd School/college/university | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Buckfast Abbey Fudge Manufacturers/packers | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| CATERed at Goosewell Primary School School/college/university | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about The Post Inn
What is The Post Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Post Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Devon Council on 15 July 2025.
Is The Post Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Post Inn last inspected?
The Post Inn was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Post Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Post Inn compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Post Inn holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects The Post 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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