The Whitchurch Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Devon
The Whitchurch 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 26 June 2025, 12 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: Church Hill, Whitchurch, PL19 9ED
How it compares in West Devon
That puts The Whitchurch Inn among the 456 places in West Devon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 456 | 83% | ← The Whitchurch Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 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 Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| South West Norse School/college/university | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Whitchurch Spar and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Myra's Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2026 |
| Tavistock Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Chollacott Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Tregarland Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
Questions about The Whitchurch Inn
What is The Whitchurch Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Whitchurch Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 26 June 2025.
Is The Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch Inn last inspected?
The Whitchurch Inn was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 months 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 Whitchurch 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Whitchurch Inn compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Whitchurch Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects The Whitchurch 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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