The Red Deer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
The Red Deer 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
This is a fresh result: The Red Deer was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Mid Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Devon ratings →
Address: Joseph Locke Way, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3FD
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How this rating has changed
The Red Deer was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Red Deer among the 585 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 585 | 85% | ← The Red Deer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Very 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 Red Deer 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 Red Deer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Crediton PFS Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Rowes Bakery Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Mole Avon Country Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Hillbrow Residential Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Sandford Orchards Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Planet Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Chantry Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Plymouth Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2022 |
Questions about The Red Deer
What is The Red Deer's food hygiene rating?
The Red Deer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 6 August 2026.
Is The Red Deer 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 Red Deer last inspected?
The Red Deer was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Deer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Red Deer compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 687 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Deer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Red Deer 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 Red Deer is one of 114 rated food businesses in Crediton. See every hygiene rating in Crediton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.middevon.gov.uk
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