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Food Hygiene Ratings in West Devon
In West Devon, 82.5% of 554 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.76/5. These figures cover 633 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
West Devon has 457 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 554 rated premises (82.5%). 8 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 82.5%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +2.8 pp
- National rank
- 147 / 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 West Devon
Plus 37 awaiting inspection and 42 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 37 awaiting inspection and 42 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in West Devon: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in West Devon?
- The average food hygiene rating in West Devon is 4.76 out of 5, across 554 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does West Devon compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 82.5% of rated premises in West Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks West Devon 147 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 West Devon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 457 food businesses in West Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.5% of the 554 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in West Devon have a low hygiene rating?
- 8 food businesses in West Devon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 West Devon food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for West Devon (633 establishments on record, 554 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 West Devon
- Grumps GourmetMobile caterer · PL195/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- The Original Pasty HouseMobile caterer · PL195/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Comfort CrumbsOther catering premises · PL195/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- The Arena CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Grange Equestrian Centre, Grange Farm, Northlew Road, Inwardleigh · EX20 3DA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
- Dartmoor Multi Academy TrustSchool/college/university · Highampton Primary School, Highampton · EX21 5LE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- Hatherleigh Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Cafe, 9 Bridge Street, Hatherleigh · EX20 3HU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- Izzie's Yoke and Roll standOther catering premises · EX205/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- Ma's KitchenOther catering premises · EX205/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- Madewell Meals on WheelsOther catering premises · West Fishleigh, Hatherleigh · EX20 3QA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- Alfordon Farms LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Farmer Luxtons, Stockley · EX20 1QH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
- Michelle's CreationsRetailers - other · EX205/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
- The Squiffy SconeTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 1a, Tinhay Mill Industrial Estate, Tinhay · PL16 0AH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Places needing improvement in West Devon
- WE & RJ DunnManufacturers/packers · WE & RJ Dunn Underdown Farm, Exbourne · EX20 3QT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2025
- Curry ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Buckland Terrace, Yelverton · PL20 6AD1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 August 2025
- Walkhampton InnPub/bar/nightclub · The Walkhampton Inn, Walkhampton · PL20 6JY1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
- Devonshire InnPub/bar/nightclub · Sticklepath · EX20 2NW1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 August 2025
- Tavy Kebab and PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 74 West Street, Tavistock · PL19 8AJ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 February 2025
- Olde Plough InnPub/bar/nightclub · Old Plough Inn, Fore Street, Bere Ferrers · PL20 7JL2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 September 2025
- Honeys BakeryManufacturers/packers · 16 Station Road, Horrabridge · PL20 7SS2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 April 2025
- Dartmoor InnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merrivale, Princetown · PL20 6ST2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2024
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 633 real Food Standards Agency records for West Devon, of which 554 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.