The Hart Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
The Hart Inn 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 27 November 2024, 19 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: Hart Inn, The Square, Hartland, EX39 6BL
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Hart Inn among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← The Hart Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 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 The Hart 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 The Hart Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Hartland Parish Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | Exempt | |
| Coffee On The Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Shamrock Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Pop In Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Hartland Primary School \& Pre School School/college/university | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Hartland Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Hart Inn
What is The Hart Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hart Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 27 November 2024.
Is The Hart Inn 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 The Hart Inn last inspected?
The Hart Inn was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hart Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hart Inn compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Hart Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Hart 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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