Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
Queens Head 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: 20 Castle Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6RG
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Queens Head among the 592 places in Mid Devon 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 | 592 | 86% | ← Queens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Very 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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Panda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| The Corner House Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Tiverton Baptist Church Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| 1939/Tomato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Bodrum Pizza Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Pyza Shop Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2019 |
Questions about Queens Head
What is Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Queens Head 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 Queens Head last inspected?
Queens Head was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queens Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Queens Head 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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Understanding this rating
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Queens Head is one of 204 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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