Gills Fruit Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Teignbridge
Gills Fruit Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 February 2024, 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: 10 Fore Street Chudleigh Newton Abbot Devon, TQ13 0HX
How it compares in Teignbridge
In Teignbridge, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Gills Fruit Shop sits behind roughly 1,034 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ← Gills Fruit Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gills Fruit Shop 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 Gills Fruit Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Rominoss Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Phoenix Chudleigh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| The Sugar Mill Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| The Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Mei Wah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Sangers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Gills Fruit Shop
What is Gills Fruit Shop's food hygiene rating?
Gills Fruit Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Teignbridge Council on 26 February 2024.
Is Gills Fruit Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gills Fruit Shop last inspected?
Gills Fruit Shop was last inspected on 26 February 2024, 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 Gills Fruit Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gills Fruit Shop compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Gills Fruit Shop holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Gills Fruit Shop 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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