The Muddiford Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
The Muddiford Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4EY
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Muddiford Inn sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← The Muddiford Inn | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Muddiford 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 Muddiford Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plaistow Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 February 2025 |
| Caking Memories Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| The Spinney Country Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Blakewell Fisheries Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Shirwell Community Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Springfield Nursery Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2009 |
| Springfield Farm Events Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Creamy Delights Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Muddiford Inn
What is The Muddiford Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Muddiford Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 26 March 2025.
Is The Muddiford Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Muddiford Inn last inspected?
The Muddiford Inn was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 The Muddiford Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Muddiford Inn compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Muddiford Inn holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Muddiford 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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