Betty Cottles Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Devon
Betty Cottles Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 July 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: Betty Cottles, Tavistock Road, Okehampton, EX20 4LR
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Betty Cottles Inn sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← Betty Cottles Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Betty Cottles 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 Betty Cottles Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Verde Meldon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dartmoor Active Leisure Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Currant Bun Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Castle Hams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Pump & Pedal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Meadowlea Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Betty Cottles Inn
What is Betty Cottles Inn's food hygiene rating?
Betty Cottles Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Devon Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Betty Cottles Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Betty Cottles Inn last inspected?
Betty Cottles Inn was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Betty Cottles Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Betty Cottles Inn compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Betty Cottles Inn holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Betty Cottles 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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