Talbot Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Talbot Arms Hotel 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 20 March 2026, 3 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: Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, DT7 3TF
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Talbot Arms Hotel 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% | ← Talbot Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Talbot Arms Hotel 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 Talbot Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Farm Leisure Park Ltd Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Rotherfield Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
| Black Dog Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Shire House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Black Ven Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Devonia Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Charnwood Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2018 |
Questions about Talbot Arms Hotel
What is Talbot Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Talbot Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Talbot Arms Hotel 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 Talbot Arms Hotel last inspected?
Talbot Arms Hotel was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Talbot Arms Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Talbot Arms Hotel 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 Talbot Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Talbot Arms Hotel 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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