Half Moon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
Half Moon 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 18 February 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: Fore Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6LD
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Half Moon 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% | ← Half Moon 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 Very 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 Half Moon 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 Half Moon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 33 Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bampton Stores Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Banburys Ltd Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Greggs South West Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Confluence Convenience Store Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Lloyd Maunder Ltd Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Tiverton BBQ House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about Half Moon Inn
What is Half Moon Inn's food hygiene rating?
Half Moon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Half Moon 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 Half Moon Inn last inspected?
Half Moon Inn was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Half Moon 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Half Moon 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 Half Moon Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Half Moon 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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Half Moon Inn is one of 204 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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