The Plume of Feathers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Devon
The Plume of Feathers 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 29 March 2025, 15 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: Plume Of Feathers, 38 Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HB
How it compares in West Devon
That puts The Plume of Feathers among the 456 places in West Devon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 456 | 83% | ← The Plume of Feathers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Plume of Feathers 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 Plume of Feathers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mai ' da Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| OFC Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Okehampton Baptist Church Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Budgens Fore Street Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| The Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2024 |
| Oxfam GB Okehampton Retailers - other | 55 yards away | Exempt | |
| Red Lion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about The Plume of Feathers
What is The Plume of Feathers's food hygiene rating?
The Plume of Feathers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 29 March 2025.
Is The Plume of Feathers 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 Plume of Feathers last inspected?
The Plume of Feathers was last inspected on 29 March 2025, 15 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 Plume of Feathers?
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 Plume of Feathers compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Plume of Feathers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects The Plume of Feathers 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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