Rydon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Rydon 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7HU
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Rydon 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% | ← Rydon 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rydon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rydon Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| BP Holsworthy SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Deer Park Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Holsworthy Community College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Holsworthy Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Holsworthy C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Harpers Farm Supplies Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Holsworthy Pre School Playgroup School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2014 |
Questions about Rydon Inn
What is Rydon Inn's food hygiene rating?
Rydon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Rydon 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 Rydon Inn last inspected?
Rydon Inn was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
How does Rydon Inn compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Rydon Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Rydon 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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