The Old Court House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
The Old Court House 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 8 April 2024, 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: South Molton Street, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7BW
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Court House sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← The Old Court House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 The Old Court House 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 Court House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craft Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Central Convenience Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Chulmleigh Golf Course Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2026 |
| Chulmleigh Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Chulmleigh Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| Chulmleigh Post Office & Newsagents Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| The Old Dairy Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Rock Hill Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
Questions about The Old Court House
What is The Old Court House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Court House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 8 April 2024.
Is The Old Court House 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 The Old Court House last inspected?
The Old Court House was last inspected on 8 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Court House?
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 The Old Court House compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Court House holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Old Court House 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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