Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: Saddlers Arms, Exmouth Road, Lympstone, EX8 5LS
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms 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% | ← Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms 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 Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lympstone Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Ascona Retail LTD Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| High Tide Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Kings Garden And Leisure Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Halsdown Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms
What is Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms 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 Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms last inspected?
Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms 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 Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Webb Enterprises - Saddlers Arms 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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