The Pig At Combe food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Devon
The Pig At Combe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 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: Gittisham, Honiton, EX14 3AD
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Pig At Combe 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 Pig At Combe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Pig At Combe 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 Pig At Combe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gittisham Hill House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Putts Corner Caravan And Motorhome Club Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2021 |
| Hare And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about The Pig At Combe
What is The Pig At Combe's food hygiene rating?
The Pig At Combe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 18 June 2024.
Is The Pig At Combe 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pig At Combe last inspected?
The Pig At Combe was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Pig At Combe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pig At Combe 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 Pig At Combe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Pig At Combe 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 Pig At Combe is one of 141 rated food businesses in Honiton. See every hygiene rating in Honiton →
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