The Cannon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Cannon Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: High Street, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, EX10 0DW
How it compares in East Devon
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 1,303 rated places in East Devon score this low, about one in 93. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← The Cannon Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 The Cannon Inn the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cannon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Newton Poppleford Community Larder Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Newton Poppleford Primary School School/college/university | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Southern Cross Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Four Elms Fruit Farm Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Brandon Care Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bowhayes Trees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about The Cannon Inn
What is The Cannon Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cannon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by East Devon Council on 7 August 2025.
Is The Cannon Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Cannon Inn last inspected?
The Cannon Inn was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 The Cannon Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cannon 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 The Cannon Inn holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Cannon 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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