What is the average food hygiene rating in TQ12?

The average food hygiene rating in the TQ12 postcode area of Teignbridge is 4.77 out of 5, across 391 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in TQ12 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

342 food businesses in the TQ12 postcode area of Teignbridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.5% of the 391 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in TQ12 have a low hygiene rating?

11 food businesses in the TQ12 postcode area of Teignbridge are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 TQ12 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the TQ12 postcode area of Teignbridge (473 establishments on record, 391 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 TQ12

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the TQ12 postcode area of Teignbridge hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.77/5, with 87.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 473 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

TQ12 (Teignbridge) has 342 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 391 rated premises (87.5%). 11 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

Rating distribution in TQ12

5★ Very Good

342 (87.5%)

4★ Good

25 (6.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

13 (3.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (1.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

3 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

Plus 66 awaiting inspection and 16 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in TQ12: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in TQ12?: The average food hygiene rating in the TQ12 postcode area of Teignbridge is 4.77 out of 5, across 391 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in TQ12 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 342 food businesses in the TQ12 postcode area of Teignbridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.5% of the 391 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in TQ12 have a low hygiene rating?: 11 food businesses in the TQ12 postcode area of Teignbridge are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 TQ12 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the TQ12 postcode area of Teignbridge (473 establishments on record, 391 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.

Top-rated places in TQ12

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
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
FishkidsCaring Premises · Blackpool School Liverton Devon · TQ12 6JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Passage House InnPub/bar/nightclub · Passage House Hackney Lane Kingsteignton · TQ12 3QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Impact Food Group At Newton Abbot CollegeSchool/college/university · Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 2NF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings)Caring Premises · Millenium Centre Biltor Road Ipplepen Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 5QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
Ru Yi Pho RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 32 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 2EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
Court Farm InnPub/bar/nightclub · Wilton Way Abbotskerswell Devon T · TQ12 5NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026
The Park InnPub/bar/nightclub · 15 Coles Lane Kingskerswell Devon · TQ12 5BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026
The Lord NelsonPub/bar/nightclub · Fore Street Kingskerswell Devon · TQ12 5JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 April 2026

Places needing improvement in TQ12

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
CostcutterRetailers - other · 83-85 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 2BQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 February 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
Kings ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · 6 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon · TQ12 3EG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2025
Passage House HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Passage House Hotel Hackney Lane Kingsteignton · TQ12 3QH
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025
Woodland CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Woodland Cafe Gorse Blossom Farm Liverton Devon · TQ12 6FU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 473 real Food Standards Agency records for the TQ12 postcode area, of which 391 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.