Food hygiene ratings in Yelverton
There are 19 food businesses in Yelverton with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by West Devon Council. A further 3 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Yelverton
75% of rated businesses in Yelverton hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 1 business scores 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across West Devon as a whole, 83% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Yelverton does worse, by 8 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 12 | 75% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 3 | 19% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 6% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Yelverton
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Curry Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 August 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Yelverton
How many food businesses in Yelverton have a hygiene rating?
19 food businesses in Yelverton have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by West Devon Council. 16 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Yelverton?
75% of rated businesses in Yelverton hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Yelverton?
1 food businesses in Yelverton hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Yelverton?
Environmental health officers at West Devon Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in West Devon
- Tavistock 116 places
- Okehampton 79 places
- Chagford 20 places
- Princetown 19 places
- Hatherleigh 18 places
- North Tawton 17 places
- Bere Alston 15 places
Food businesses in Yelverton
- Co Operative 4 - Good
- Curry Express 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Dartmoor Bakery 5 - Very good
- Eddie's Ice Cream Parlour 5 - Very good
- Harrabeer Country House 5 - Very good
- Hart Care Residential Home 4 - Good
- Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd 4 - Good
- Jasmine Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Knightstone Tearooms 5 - Very good
- Penmoor Nursery Ltd 5 - Very good
- Scarlet's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- The Game Larder Awaiting inspection
- The Red House Residential Home 5 - Very good
- Two Bridges Hotel 5 - Very good
- Warrens Bakery 5 - Very good
- Well Pharmacy Exempt
- Yelvercare 5 - Very good
- Yelverton Care LLP 5 - Very good
- Yelverton Garage Exempt
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.