The Old Barn Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
The Old Barn Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Old Barn Inn was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Old Barn Inn, Tews Lane, Bickington, EX31 2JU
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Barn Inn sits behind roughly 1,236 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← The Old Barn Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Old Barn 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 Old Barn Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2010 |
| Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2014 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Action for Children Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2014 |
| Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Gardeners Delight Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2005 |
Questions about The Old Barn Inn
What is The Old Barn Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Barn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Devon Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Old Barn Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Old Barn Inn last inspected?
The Old Barn Inn was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 The Old Barn Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Barn Inn 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 The Old Barn Inn holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Old Barn 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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