The Hickory Inn

Tiverton

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 Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 17 September 2025 by Mid Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Hickory Inn, from October 2021 to September 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Hickory Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Hickory Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
13 October 2021	5 / 5	Very good
17 September 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Hickory Inn in Tiverton 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?

93 High Street,
Halberton,
Tiverton,
Devon,
EX16 7AG

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

Who inspects The Hickory Inn?

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

Questions about The Hickory Inn

What is The Hickory Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Hickory Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 September 2025.

When was The Hickory Inn last inspected?

The Hickory Inn was last inspected by Mid Devon on 17 September 2025.

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.