Six Bells Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Six Bells Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: Payhembury, Honiton, EX14 3HR
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Six Bells Inn sits behind roughly 1,218 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← Six Bells Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Six Bells 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 Six Bells Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payhembury Provisions Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Yellingham Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2013 |
| Jonathan Pyle Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 April 2016 |
| Feniton Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2017 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Feniton After School Club Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
Questions about Six Bells Inn
What is Six Bells Inn's food hygiene rating?
Six Bells Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Devon Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Six Bells Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Six Bells Inn last inspected?
Six Bells Inn was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Six Bells Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Six Bells Inn compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Six Bells Inn holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Six Bells 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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