The Jack Russell Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
The Jack Russell 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 25 April 2025, 14 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: Hannaford Lane, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PN
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Jack Russell Inn 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% | ← The Jack Russell Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Jack Russell 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 Jack Russell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming World Franchise School/college/university | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2018 |
| Swimbridge Pre-School Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2008 |
| Swallows Day Nursery Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2009 |
| Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Swimbridge House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Green Man Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| PiQi Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about The Jack Russell Inn
What is The Jack Russell Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Jack Russell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 25 April 2025.
Is The Jack Russell 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 Jack Russell Inn last inspected?
The Jack Russell Inn was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 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 The Jack Russell 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Jack Russell Inn 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 The Jack Russell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Jack Russell 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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