The Ley Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Teignbridge
The Ley Arms 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 March 2026, 3 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: The Ley Arms Kenn Devon, EX6 7UW
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts The Ley Arms among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← The Ley Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 The Ley Arms 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 Ley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Garden Flowers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Exeter Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Ambrosial Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| The Seven Stars Kennford Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Kennford Playbox Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Wobbly Wheel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about The Ley Arms
What is The Ley Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Ley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The Ley Arms 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 Ley Arms last inspected?
The Ley Arms was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ley Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Ley Arms compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Ley Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Ley Arms 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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