The Old Sawmill Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
The Old Sawmill 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 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9SX
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Old Sawmill 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% | ← The Old Sawmill 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 The Old Sawmill 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 Old Sawmill Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrynarbor Pre School Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2013 |
| BP Trailer Bar Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Sandy Cove Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Sandaway Holiday Park Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Newberry Valley Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2021 |
| Channel Vista Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Poplars Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Acorns Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2017 |
Questions about The Old Sawmill Inn
What is The Old Sawmill Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Sawmill Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Old Sawmill 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 Old Sawmill Inn last inspected?
The Old Sawmill Inn was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months 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 The Old Sawmill 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 Old Sawmill 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 The Old Sawmill Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Old Sawmill 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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