Smytham Manor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Smytham Manor 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 21 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Little Torrington, Devon, EX38 8PU
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Smytham Manor 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% | ← Smytham Manor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Smytham Manor 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 Smytham Manor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarde Orchard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Frizenham Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Rosemoor Garden Restaurant & Otter Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Wisteria Tea Room & Shepherds Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Torridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2024 |
| Marland School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Torrington Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Encompass Training Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Smytham Manor
What is Smytham Manor's food hygiene rating?
Smytham Manor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 21 April 2016.
Is Smytham Manor 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 Smytham Manor last inspected?
Smytham Manor was last inspected on 21 April 2016, more than 10 years 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 Smytham Manor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smytham Manor compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Smytham Manor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Smytham Manor 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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