Mitre Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
Mitre 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 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 The Square, Witheridge, Tiverton, EX16 8AE
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Mitre 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% | ← Mitre 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 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 Mitre 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 Mitre Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Moors Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
| Witheridge Newsagents Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2016 |
| Central Convenience Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 October 2025 |
| La Petite Bouchee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Witheridge Churches Together Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2016 |
| Witheridge C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 229 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| S W C H Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| OutsideInns Mobile caterer | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2017 |
Questions about Mitre Inn
What is Mitre Inn's food hygiene rating?
Mitre Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Mitre 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 Mitre Inn last inspected?
Mitre Inn was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 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 Mitre 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 Mitre 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 Mitre Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Mitre 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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