What is the average food hygiene rating in Teignbridge?

The average food hygiene rating in Teignbridge is 4.82 out of 5, across 1,156 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Teignbridge compare with the national average for food hygiene?

89.4% of rated premises in Teignbridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Teignbridge 42 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Teignbridge have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,034 food businesses in Teignbridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.4% of the 1,156 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Teignbridge have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in Teignbridge are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Teignbridge food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Teignbridge (1,316 establishments on record, 1,156 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Teignbridge

In Teignbridge, 89.4% of 1,156 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.82/5. These figures cover 1,316 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Teignbridge has 1,034 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,156 rated premises (89.4%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

5★ share: 89.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +9.7 pp
National rank: 42 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Teignbridge

5★ Very Good

1,034 (89.4%)

4★ Good

69 (6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

36 (3.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (0.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.3%)

Plus 124 awaiting inspection and 36 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 124 awaiting inspection and 36 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Teignbridge: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Teignbridge?: The average food hygiene rating in Teignbridge is 4.82 out of 5, across 1,156 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Teignbridge compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 89.4% of rated premises in Teignbridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Teignbridge 42 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Teignbridge have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,034 food businesses in Teignbridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.4% of the 1,156 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Teignbridge have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in Teignbridge are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Teignbridge food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Teignbridge (1,316 establishments on record, 1,156 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Teignbridge

TQ12473 places · 87.5% 5★

Top-rated places in Teignbridge

Gurkha ChefRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 132 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 2EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Flames Grill & PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 82 Queen Street Newton Abbot · TQ12 2ET
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Coppermine Ice CreamRetailers - other · Coppermine Beach Road Dawlish Warren Devon · EX7 0NF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Ice Cream Kiosk (Freetime Catering Ltd)Takeaway/sandwich shop · Freetime Catering Limited The Boathouse Dawlish Warren Devon · EX7 0NF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Poppins Day Nursery SW LtdCaring Premises · St Lukes Church Laburnum Road Newton Abbot · TQ12 4LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The CroftCaring Premises · The Croft 22 College Road Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 1EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
RODNEY'SRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Riverside Fore Street Bovey Tracey · TQ13 9AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Treats On The TrailOther catering premises · EX6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Lord Haldon HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Haldon Drive Dunchideock Exeter · EX6 7YF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Towsington Exminster Devon · EX6 8AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
TexacoRetailers - other · Telegraph Hill Services Kennford Devon · EX6 7XW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
The Little Cake CornerRetailers - other · EX2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Teignbridge

Cavalier FryerTakeaway/sandwich shop · Battle Road Heathfield Industrial Estate Heathfield Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 6RY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026
CarltonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carlton Cafe Market Square Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 2QZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
G T OrsmanRetailers - other · 16 Fore Street Shaldon · TQ14 0DE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
CostcutterRetailers - other · 83-85 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 2BQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 February 2025
Ashburton HouseCaring Premises · Ashburton House West Street Ashburton Devon · TQ13 7DT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
Cafe LatinoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 19A North Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon · TQ13 7QH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2025
Ye Old Cider BarPub/bar/nightclub · 99 - 101 East Street Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 2LD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2025
Central StoresRetailers - other · 33 Ley Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 3JE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 November 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,316 real Food Standards Agency records for Teignbridge, of which 1,156 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.