Whimple Cricket Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Whimple Cricket Club 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 23 May 2019, more than 7 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: Knowle Cross Recreation Ground, Whimple, EX5 2NT
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Whimple Cricket Club sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Whimple Cricket Club | |
| 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 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 Whimple Cricket Club 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 Whimple Cricket Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thirsty Farmer Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 October 2025 |
| Whimple Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| T B Laarveld & J A Pidgeon Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Whimple Cricket Club
What is Whimple Cricket Club's food hygiene rating?
Whimple Cricket Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 23 May 2019.
Is Whimple Cricket Club 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 Whimple Cricket Club last inspected?
Whimple Cricket Club was last inspected on 23 May 2019, more than 7 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 Whimple Cricket Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whimple Cricket Club compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Whimple Cricket Club holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Whimple Cricket Club 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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