Blacksmith Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Blacksmith 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 13 March 2025, 15 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: Blacksmiths Arms, Plymtree, Cullompton, EX15 2JU
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Blacksmith Arms among the 1,093 places in East 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Blacksmith Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymtree Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| South West Norse Ltd (Plymtree School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| W Persey & Sons Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fresha Ltd (Clyst Hydon) School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| 5 Bells Community Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Tale Valley Farming Partnership Farmers/growers | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Talaton Community Shop Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Yellingham Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2013 |
Questions about Blacksmith Arms
What is Blacksmith Arms's food hygiene rating?
Blacksmith Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Arms last inspected?
Blacksmith Arms was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 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 Blacksmith Arms?
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 Blacksmith Arms compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Blacksmith Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Blacksmith 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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