Green Man food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
Green Man 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 30 May 2025, 13 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: 28 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1PJ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Green Man 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% | ← Green Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Green Man 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 Green Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull & Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Barnstaple Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2015 |
| Barnstaple Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Happy Hares Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Heavenly Slices Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2015 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2008 |
Questions about Green Man
What is Green Man's food hygiene rating?
Green Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 30 May 2025.
Is Green Man 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 Green Man last inspected?
Green Man was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 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 Green Man?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Green Man 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 Green Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Green Man 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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