Union Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Devon
Union 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: The Union Inn, King Street, Tavistock, PL19 0DS
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Union 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% | ← Union 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Union 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 Union Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Stannary Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Cantonese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Taylors Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Pym Street Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Kings Bakery & Deli Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Rolys Fudge Tavistock Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Union Inn
What is Union Inn's food hygiene rating?
Union Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Devon Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Union 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 Union Inn last inspected?
Union Inn was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Union Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Union 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 Union Inn holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Union 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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