Clinton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Clinton 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 11 February 2026, 5 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 Clinton Arms, Maer Lane, Exmouth, EX8 2RL
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Clinton 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% | ← Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleham Church Of England School School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Littleham Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Exmouth Country Lodge And Prattshayes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Hectors Deli Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Farmer Lee's Food Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Lidl UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bayview Owners Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Berties Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
Questions about Clinton Arms
What is Clinton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Clinton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Clinton 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 Clinton Arms last inspected?
Clinton Arms was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Clinton 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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