Deer's Leap Retreat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Deer's Leap Retreat 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 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Deers Leap Farm, West Anstey, South Molton, EX36 3NZ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Deer's Leap Retreat among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Deer's Leap Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Deer's Leap Retreat 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 Deer's Leap Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partridge Arms Farm & Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2005 |
| The Molland Sporting Club Ltd Farmers/growers | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| East Anstey Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Olives + Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about Deer's Leap Retreat
What is Deer's Leap Retreat's food hygiene rating?
Deer's Leap Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Deer's Leap Retreat 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 Deer's Leap Retreat last inspected?
Deer's Leap Retreat was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Deer's Leap Retreat?
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 Deer's Leap Retreat compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Deer's Leap Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Deer's Leap Retreat 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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Deer's Leap Retreat is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
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