Agricultural Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
Agricultural Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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: 25 East Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2EA
How it compares in North Devon
A 2 is rare: only 15 of 1,317 rated places in North Devon score this low, about one in 88. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← Agricultural Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Agricultural Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Agricultural Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrvs - Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Beach Buddies Childcare Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bubbles Boba Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Caen Community Primary School School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Braunton Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2011 |
| From, Amélie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Worx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| SQ Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Agricultural Inn
What is Agricultural Inn's food hygiene rating?
Agricultural Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Devon Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Agricultural Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Agricultural Inn last inspected?
Agricultural Inn was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Agricultural Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Agricultural 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, while Agricultural Inn holds a 2. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Agricultural 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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