Tidballs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Teignbridge
Tidballs 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 26 September 2023, 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: 9 East Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon, TQ13 7AD
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Tidballs 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% | ← Tidballs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tidballs 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 Tidballs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Deli Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bank Youth Project (Tuck Shop) Retailers - other | 36 yards away | Exempt | |
| Emilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Rafikis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Dartmoor Butchers Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| North Street Books & Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Briar Bakery Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Tidballs
What is Tidballs's food hygiene rating?
Tidballs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 26 September 2023.
Is Tidballs 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 Tidballs last inspected?
Tidballs was last inspected on 26 September 2023, 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 Tidballs?
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 Tidballs compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Tidballs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Tidballs 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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