The Old Inn Public House

Axminster

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 21 May 2026 by East Devon.

What does this rating mean?

The Old Inn Public House in Axminster has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Old Inn,
Kilmington,
Axminster,
EX13 7RB

The Old Inn Public House Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Old Inn Public House. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Old Inn Public House?

Food hygiene at The Old Inn Public House is inspected by East Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Old Inn Public House

What is The Old Inn Public House’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Inn Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 21 May 2026.

When was The Old Inn Public House last inspected?

The Old Inn Public House was last inspected by East Devon on 21 May 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.