Otter Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Otter Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 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: The Otter Inn, Weston, Honiton, EX14 3NZ
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Otter Inn sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Otter Inn | |
| 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 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 Otter 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 Otter Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2018 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| BP Honiton SF Connect Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2017 |
| Premier Inn Honiton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Otter Inn
What is Otter Inn's food hygiene rating?
Otter Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 24 March 2025.
Is Otter Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Otter Inn last inspected?
Otter Inn was last inspected on 24 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 Otter 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Otter 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 Otter Inn holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Otter 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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