The Beer Engine
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Beer Engine is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Newton St Cyres, Devon, EX5 5AX, in the Mid Devon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Mid Devon oversees 804 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid Devon is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Beer Engine?
The Beer Engine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid Devon.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Beer Engine last inspected?
The Beer Engine was last inspected on 2025-12-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Beer Engine located?
The Beer Engine is located at Newton St Cyres, Devon , EX5 5AX, in the Mid Devon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX5 postcode area.