The Lamb Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Lamb 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 7 August 2025, 11 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: Lamb Inn, Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Lamb Inn among the 1,093 places in East 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Lamb Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 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 Lamb 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 Lamb Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonflies Pre-School C10 Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Acorn Academy Catering School/college/university | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Magnolia House Residential Home Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| Thai Food To Go Ltd Mobile caterer | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Golden House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| The Cow And The Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about The Lamb Inn
What is The Lamb Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lamb Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 7 August 2025.
Is The Lamb 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 Lamb Inn last inspected?
The Lamb Inn was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lamb Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lamb Inn compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Lamb Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Lamb 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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