Poltimore Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
Poltimore Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 7 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: East Street, North Molton, South Molton, EX36 3HR
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Poltimore Inn sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Poltimore Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Poltimore 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 Poltimore Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Molton Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| North Molton Community Shop Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| North Molton Primary School School/college/university | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Poltimore Inn
What is Poltimore Inn's food hygiene rating?
Poltimore Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Poltimore Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poltimore Inn last inspected?
Poltimore Inn was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poltimore Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poltimore Inn compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Poltimore Inn holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Poltimore 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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Poltimore Inn is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
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