South West Catering n Beverages food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
South West Catering n Beverages 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 13 March 2026, 4 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 Tavern, 1 Diamond Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8NA
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so South West Catering n Beverages 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% | ← South West Catering n Beverages | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 South West Catering n Beverages 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 South West Catering n Beverages, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramleys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Golden Lion Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| J.J Asian Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Great Asian Supermarket Ltd School/college/university | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Bromley's at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2017 |
| Barum Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Fireaway Designer Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about South West Catering n Beverages
What is South West Catering n Beverages's food hygiene rating?
South West Catering n Beverages has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 13 March 2026.
Is South West Catering n Beverages 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 South West Catering n Beverages last inspected?
South West Catering n Beverages was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 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 South West Catering n Beverages?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 South West Catering n Beverages 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 South West Catering n Beverages holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects South West Catering n Beverages 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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