The Old Thatch Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
The Old Thatch 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 11 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Old Thatch Inn, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, EX6 6JH
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Old Thatch Inn among the 592 places in Mid Devon 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 | 592 | 86% | ← The Old Thatch Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Old Thatch 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 Old Thatch Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestway Retail LTD. Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 30 September 2025 |
| Higher Eggbeer Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Stag and Monkey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Old Thatch Inn
What is The Old Thatch Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Thatch Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 11 August 2023.
Is The Old Thatch 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 Old Thatch Inn last inspected?
The Old Thatch Inn was last inspected on 11 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Old Thatch 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Thatch Inn compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Thatch Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Old Thatch 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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