York Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
York 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 12 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The York Inn, 21 Imperial Road, Exmouth, EX8 1BY
How it compares in East Devon
That puts York 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% | ← York 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 York 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 York Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Il Sole Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Curry Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bayleaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Gwrsa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about York Inn
What is York Inn's food hygiene rating?
York Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 12 January 2022.
Is York 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 York Inn last inspected?
York Inn was last inspected on 12 January 2022, more than 4 years 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 York 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 York 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 York Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects York 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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