New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd 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 23 April 2025, 14 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: New Fountain Inn, Church Road, Whimple, EX5 2TA
How it compares in East Devon
That puts New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd 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% | ← New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd 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 New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whimple Stores Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| The Thirsty Farmer Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 October 2025 |
| Whimple Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 May 2019 |
| T B Laarveld & J A Pidgeon Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Central Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd
What is New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd's food hygiene rating?
New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 23 April 2025.
Is New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd 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 New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd last inspected?
New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd 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 New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd 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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