Poltimore Inn

South Molton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Poltimore Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 10 December 2025 by North Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Poltimore Inn, from October 2018 to December 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2025.

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

Food hygiene rating history for Poltimore Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
3 October 2018	5 / 5	Very good
10 December 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Poltimore Inn in South Molton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

East Street,
North Molton,
South Molton,
Devon,
EX36 3HR

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

Who inspects Poltimore Inn?

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

Questions about Poltimore Inn

What is Poltimore Inn’s food hygiene rating?

Poltimore Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 10 December 2025.

When was Poltimore Inn last inspected?

Poltimore Inn was last inspected by North Devon on 10 December 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.