Challacombe Farm food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Teignbridge
Challacombe Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Postbridge Devon, PL20 6TD
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Challacombe Farm 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% | ← Challacombe Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Challacombe Farm 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 Challacombe Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karuna Institute School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Wooder Farm Farmers/growers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Heatree House Activity Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| R And S Perryman Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| The Old Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Widecombe in the Moor Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Shallowford Farm Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Higher Venton Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Challacombe Farm
What is Challacombe Farm's food hygiene rating?
Challacombe Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 28 February 2024.
Is Challacombe Farm 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Challacombe Farm last inspected?
Challacombe Farm was last inspected on 28 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Challacombe Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Challacombe Farm compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Challacombe Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Challacombe Farm 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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