The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 37 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JP
How it compares in Mid Devon
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 692 rated places in Mid Devon score this low, about one in 69. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Trawlers Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| The Lekker Saffa Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 March 2026 |
| Chefs Choice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Pinar Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 November 2024 |
| Clovers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Creedy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
Questions about The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen
What is The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Mid Devon Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen last inspected?
The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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