Westleigh Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
Westleigh 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 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Westleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4NL
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Westleigh 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% | ← Westleigh 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 Westleigh 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 Westleigh Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon And Cornwall Fish Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bidna House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Johns Deli Mobile Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Johns of Instow Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Westleigh Inn
What is Westleigh Inn's food hygiene rating?
Westleigh Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Westleigh 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 Westleigh Inn last inspected?
Westleigh Inn was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Westleigh 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 Westleigh 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 Westleigh Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Westleigh 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Westleigh Inn is one of 20 rated food businesses in Bideford. See every hygiene rating in Bideford →
North Devon inspects and rates 1,467 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northdevon.gov.uk
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