Mariners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
Mariners Arms 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 12 March 2025, 16 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: 40 South Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2AA
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Mariners Arms among the 1,107 places in North 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Mariners Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Mariners Arms 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 Mariners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Bennys Of Braunton Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Nourish Stores Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| John Patts Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Reed's Butchers Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2026 |
| The Lookout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Mariners Arms
What is Mariners Arms's food hygiene rating?
Mariners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Mariners Arms 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 Mariners Arms last inspected?
Mariners Arms was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 months 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 Mariners Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mariners Arms compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Mariners Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Mariners Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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Mariners Arms is one of 115 rated food businesses in Braunton. See every hygiene rating in Braunton →
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