The Culm Valley Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
The Culm Valley Inn 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 20 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: Culm Valley Inn, Culmstock, Cullompton, EX15 3JJ
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Culm Valley Inn among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 592 | 85% | ← The Culm Valley Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 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 Culm Valley 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 Culm Valley Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingwood Childcare Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Number 11 Village Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Ostler Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Ozzy's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Spar Hemyock Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Hemyock Post Office Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Blackdown Hills Repair Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2019 |
Questions about The Culm Valley Inn
What is The Culm Valley Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Culm Valley Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 20 March 2025.
Is The Culm Valley Inn 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 Culm Valley Inn last inspected?
The Culm Valley Inn was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Culm Valley Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Culm Valley Inn compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Culm Valley Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Culm Valley 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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