Coaching Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
Coaching 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
This is a fresh result: Coaching Inn was inspected on 10 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in North Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Devon ratings →
Address: The Coaching Inn, Queen Street, South Molton, EX36 3BJ
How this rating has changed
Coaching Inn was re-inspected on 10 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Coaching Inn among the 1,105 places in North 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 | 1,105 | 84% | ← Coaching Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 162 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 Coaching 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.
Questions about Coaching Inn
What is Coaching Inn's food hygiene rating?
Coaching Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 10 August 2026.
Is Coaching 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 Coaching Inn last inspected?
Coaching Inn was last inspected on 10 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Coaching Inn?
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 Coaching Inn compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Coaching Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Coaching 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Coaching Inn is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
North Devon inspects and rates 1,482 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northdevon.gov.uk
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