The Market Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Devon
The Market 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
This is a fresh result: The Market Inn was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in West Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Devon ratings →
Address: Market Inn, 2 Whitchurch Road, Tavistock, PL19 9BB
How this rating has changed
The Market Inn has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in West Devon
That puts The Market Inn among the 468 places in West 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 | 468 | 84% | ← The Market Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 The Market 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 Market Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crelake Care Ltd Caring Premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Flapjackery Manufacturers/packers | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Chill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Chill Coffee Shops Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| TaviHelps Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Lyndale Residential Home Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Roscos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Tavy Fridge Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about The Market Inn
What is The Market Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Market Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 22 July 2026.
Is The Market 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 Market Inn last inspected?
The Market Inn was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Market Inn?
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 The Market Inn compare to other places in West Devon?
84% of the 555 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Market Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects The Market 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Market Inn is one of 117 rated food businesses in Tavistock. See every hygiene rating in Tavistock →
West Devon inspects and rates 628 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.westdevon.gov.uk
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