Northgate House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Teignbridge
Northgate House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Northwood Lane Buckfast Buckfastleigh Devon, TQ11 0EG
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Northgate House among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Northgate House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Northgate House none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Northgate House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthberts Conference Centre Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Grange Restaurant And Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Monastic Produce Shop Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| All Seasons Farm Shop Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Buckfast Post Office Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 363 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 February 2025 |
| Dartmoor Estate Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Westcountry Spice Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Northgate House
What is Northgate House's food hygiene rating?
Northgate House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Northgate House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northgate House last inspected?
Northgate House was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northgate House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northgate House compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Northgate House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Northgate House and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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