CHAT Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
CHAT Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2019, more than 6 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: Churches Housing Action Team, Coggans Well House, Phoenix Lane, EX16 6LU
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts CHAT Foodbank among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 85% | ← CHAT Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 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 CHAT Foodbank 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 CHAT Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie May's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| The Duck and Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Number 33 Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Daily Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Tiverton Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
| Banburys Ltd Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about CHAT Foodbank
What is CHAT Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
CHAT Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 21 November 2019.
Is CHAT Foodbank 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was CHAT Foodbank last inspected?
CHAT Foodbank was last inspected on 21 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. 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 CHAT Foodbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 CHAT Foodbank compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and CHAT Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects CHAT Foodbank 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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Understanding this rating
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CHAT Foodbank is one of 204 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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