Seven Stars food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Seven Stars 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: The Seven Stars, High Street, Winkleigh, EX19 8HX
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Seven Stars among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Seven Stars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Seven Stars 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 Seven Stars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mad Butcher Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Bakery Stores Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| Catkin Blooms Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| The Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Clotworthy House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School School/college/university | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Winkleigh Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Seven Stars
What is Seven Stars's food hygiene rating?
Seven Stars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Seven Stars 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 Seven Stars last inspected?
Seven Stars was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Seven Stars?
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 Seven Stars compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Seven Stars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Seven Stars 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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