The Ploughman's Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
The Ploughman's Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 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: Andrewshayes Holiday Park, Dalwood, Axminster, EX13 7DY
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Ploughman's Bar 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 Ploughman's Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ploughman's Bar 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 Ploughman's Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon In A Box Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Andrewshayes Caravan Site Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Burrow Farm Gardens Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| The Folly Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Dalwood Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2025 |
| Little Orchard Alpacas Ltd Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about The Ploughman's Bar
What is The Ploughman's Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Ploughman's Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 20 August 2025.
Is The Ploughman's Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ploughman's Bar last inspected?
The Ploughman's Bar was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Ploughman's Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ploughman's Bar 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 Ploughman's Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Ploughman's Bar 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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