The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Devon
The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Town Barton, Sandford, Crediton, EX17 4LS
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd 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.
Questions about The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd
What is The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 22 June 2026.
Is The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd last inspected?
The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd 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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The Sandford Gate Milk Company Ltd is one of 115 rated food businesses in Crediton. See every hygiene rating in Crediton →
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