The Silverton Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
The Silverton 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: 5 Fore Street, Silverton, Exeter, EX5 4HP
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Silverton Inn among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← The Silverton Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 The Silverton 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 Silverton Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 June 2025 |
| Silverton Community Hall Other catering premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
| Silverton Community Larder Retailers - other | 173 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Lamb Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Silverton Evangelical Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Pale Farm Turkeys Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Silverton Inn
What is The Silverton Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Silverton Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Silverton 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 The Silverton Inn last inspected?
The Silverton Inn was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Silverton 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 The Silverton Inn compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Silverton Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Silverton 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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