The Heathfield Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Heathfield 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 16 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: The Heathfield, Walnut Road, Honiton, EX14 2UG
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Heathfield Inn 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% | ← The Heathfield Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Heathfield 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 Heathfield Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Little Ones Childcare Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 409 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Planet Play Honiton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 423 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2018 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Questions about The Heathfield Inn
What is The Heathfield Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Heathfield Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 16 July 2025.
Is The Heathfield 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 Heathfield Inn last inspected?
The Heathfield Inn was last inspected on 16 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 The Heathfield Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Heathfield Inn 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 The Heathfield Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Heathfield 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
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