Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
Castle 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 22 April 2024, more than 2 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: High Street, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0HS
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Castle Inn among the 1,107 places in North 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Castle Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Castle 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 Castle Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | Exempt | |
| Messy Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Combe Martin Food Pantry Distributors/Transporters | 144 yards away | Exempt | |
| Pack o' Cards Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Bobbies Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Co-op Combe Martin Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Meaden's Marvellous Makes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
Questions about Castle Inn
What is Castle Inn's food hygiene rating?
Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 22 April 2024.
Is Castle 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 Castle Inn last inspected?
Castle Inn was last inspected on 22 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Castle 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 Castle 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, and Castle Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Castle 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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Understanding this rating
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Castle Inn is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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