The Old Inn Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Old Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Old Inn, Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RB
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Inn Public House sits behind roughly 1,218 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← The Old Inn Public House | |
| 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 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 Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah SW Ltd (Kilmington Cross Garage) Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Greggs (MFG) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Kilmington Cross Services Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Subway (MFG) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Millers Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| The Tea Pot (at Millers Farm Shop) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Koppers Care Home Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Fresha Ltd (Kilmington Primary) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about The Old Inn Public House
What is The Old Inn Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Inn Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Devon Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Old Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House last inspected?
The Old Inn Public House was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Old Inn Public House?
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 Inn Public House compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Inn Public House holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Old Inn Public House 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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