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The Post Inn

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 Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 15 July 2025 by West Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Post Inn, from February 2019 to July 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2025.

0 1 2 3 4 5 25 Feb 2019: 5 out of 5 15 Jul 2025: 3 out of 5 Feb 2019 Jul 2025
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Post Inn.
Food hygiene rating history for The Post Inn
Inspection date Rating Verdict
5 / 5 Very good
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Post Inn 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?

Exeter Road,
Whiddon Down,
EX20 2QT
The Post Inn Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects The Post Inn?

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

Questions about The Post Inn

What is The Post Inn’s food hygiene rating?
The Post Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 July 2025.
When was The Post Inn last inspected?
The Post Inn was last inspected by West Devon on 15 July 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.

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