John Stowers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Teignbridge
John Stowers 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 11 December 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: Wayland Cottage Tedburn St. Mary Exeter, EX6 6BA
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts John Stowers 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% | ← John Stowers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 John Stowers 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 John Stowers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tedburn St Mary Football Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| Pathfinder Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Pathfinder Village Hall And Social Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Treelands Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about John Stowers
What is John Stowers's food hygiene rating?
John Stowers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 11 December 2023.
Is John Stowers 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 John Stowers last inspected?
John Stowers was last inspected on 11 December 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 John Stowers?
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 John Stowers compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and John Stowers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects John Stowers 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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