The Racehorse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
The Racehorse 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: Wellbrook Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Racehorse 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 Racehorse 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Racehorse 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 Racehorse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Street Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Westexe Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2019 |
| St Johns RC Primary School School/college/university | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Old School Cafe Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Domino Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| St Pauls Church Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Mini Market Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| Dawat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about The Racehorse Inn
What is The Racehorse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Racehorse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 19 June 2025.
Is The Racehorse 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 Racehorse Inn last inspected?
The Racehorse Inn was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Racehorse Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Racehorse 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 Racehorse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Racehorse 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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