The Old Smithy Inn

Bideford

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Old Smithy Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 26 March 2026 by Torridge.

What does this rating mean?

The Old Smithy Inn in Bideford 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?

The Old Smithy,
Welcombe,
Bideford,
Devon,
EX39 6HG

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

Who inspects The Old Smithy Inn?

Food hygiene at The Old Smithy Inn is inspected by Torridge, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.torridge.gov.uk/food or [email protected].

Questions about The Old Smithy Inn

What is The Old Smithy Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Smithy Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 26 March 2026.

When was The Old Smithy Inn last inspected?

The Old Smithy Inn was last inspected by Torridge on 26 March 2026.

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.