Food Hygiene Ratings in West Devon
Explore hygiene ratings for businesses across the local authority.
Safety Pass Rate
84.7%
Total Inspected
621
Need Improvement
95
2by2 Services
No Postcode
5 Hill View
No Postcode
76.
PL19 8AJ
A B Game Larder
No Postcode
A Cupful of Cakes
No Postcode
A L Martin & Son Ltd
TQ13 8AA
A L Martin & Son Ltd
EX20 1EU
Abbeyfield
No Postcode
Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society
PL19 8BU
ABY
PL16 0HJ
Acorn Farms
No Postcode
Acorn Solutions
No Postcode
Adam Hatten Catering Limited
EX20 1JB
Adam Hatten Catering Ltd
EX20 1EF
Adventure Okehampton
EX20 1EW
Ahoy
No Postcode
Alder Vineyard
EX20 4PJ
Alfordon Farms Ltd
EX20 1QH
Apple Tree B&B
No Postcode
Aroma Cafe
PL19 0HD
Art of Cake ltd
No Postcode
Arvon Foundation Totleigh Barton
EX21 5NS
Asgard
No Postcode
Ashbury Golf Hotel
EX20 4NL
Ashridge Court Partnership
No Postcode
Ashridge Great Barn
EX20 2DH
Aspris Children's services
EX20 4NE
Bacchus and Hops
No Postcode
Baking Buccaneer
No Postcode
Baking Wisbeys
No Postcode
Local Insights & FAQ
Common questions about food safety in West Devon
Q: How safe are food businesses in West Devon?
Official GuidanceBased on the latest inspection data, 84.7% of food establishments in West Devon have passed hygiene safety checks (Rating 3 or above). This indicates a generally high standard of food safety across the local authority.
Q: What does a '0' rating actually mean?
Official GuidanceA rating of 0 means 'Urgent Improvement Necessary'. It indicates that the business performed poorly in all three areas of inspection: food handling, structural cleanliness, and management documentation.
Q: Can a business continue to trade with a low rating?
Official GuidanceYes, a low rating doesn't always mean a business is an immediate risk to health. If the inspector finds an imminent risk to public health, they have the power to close the premises until it is safe.
Q: How can I report a hygiene concern in this area?
Official GuidanceIf you have experienced poor hygiene or food poisoning in West Devon, you should contact the Environmental Health department of the local council. They are responsible for investigating consumer complaints.
Q: How long does a rating stay valid?
Official GuidanceA rating remains valid until the next inspection. The frequency of these visits depends on the risk profile of the business, typically ranging from 6 months to 2 years.
Q: Why do some new businesses show as 'Awaiting Inspection'?
Official GuidanceNewly opened venues or those under new ownership are registered but haven't had their first official check yet. They are legally allowed to trade but must register with the council 28 days before opening.