West Country Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
West Country 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
The rating dates from 12 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: Bursdon Moor, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6HB
How it compares in Torridge
That puts West Country Inn among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← West Country Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 West Country 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 West Country Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcombe X Caravanning, Camping And Glamping Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2016 |
| A And S Jeffery Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Lower Wembsworthy Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2014 |
| Koas Ark & Jolly Roger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2021 |
| Kernow Pitsa Mobile caterer | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2023 |
| Welcombe Lunch Club Other catering premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| The Old Smithy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Home From Home Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2016 |
Questions about West Country Inn
What is West Country Inn's food hygiene rating?
West Country Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 12 March 2026.
Is West Country 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 West Country Inn last inspected?
West Country Inn was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Country 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 West Country Inn compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and West Country Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects West Country 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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