Portsmouth Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Portsmouth Arms Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9ND
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Portsmouth Arms Hotel among the 1,107 places in North 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Portsmouth Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exeter Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| @ cake toppers and cakes Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2013 |
| Stables Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2014 |
| J Pickard And Co Burrington Ltd Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2015 |
| Burrington Parish Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2011 |
| Libbaton Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2025 |
| Be.you.tiful Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| The Old George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Portsmouth Arms Hotel
What is Portsmouth Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Portsmouth Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Portsmouth 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Portsmouth Arms Hotel last inspected?
Portsmouth Arms Hotel was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Portsmouth Arms Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Portsmouth Arms Hotel compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Portsmouth Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Portsmouth 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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