The Star Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Star 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 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: New Street, Honiton, EX14 1BS
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Star Inn among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Star Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Star 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 Star Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodsave Honiton Library Community Fridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| James' Patisserie & Sandwiches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Kings Kebab And Pizza House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The Crafty Cleaver Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| King of Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| Zest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Picksy Mix Retailers - other | 148 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gilletts SPAR Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Star Inn
What is The Star Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Star Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 19 November 2024.
Is The Star 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 Star Inn last inspected?
The Star Inn was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Star 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 Star Inn compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Star Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Star 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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The Star Inn is one of 141 rated food businesses in Honiton. See every hygiene rating in Honiton →
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