Gages Mill food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Teignbridge
Gages Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 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: Gages Mill Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon, TQ13 7JW
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Gages Mill 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% | ← Gages Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gages Mill 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 Gages Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Motor Works Ltd Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Lavender House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Ashburton House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 March 2026 |
| Tuckers Country Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bullivers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Old Exeter Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| Shahnaz Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ashburton Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
Questions about Gages Mill
What is Gages Mill's food hygiene rating?
Gages Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 4 December 2023.
Is Gages Mill 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gages Mill last inspected?
Gages Mill was last inspected on 4 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 Gages Mill?
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 Gages Mill compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Gages Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Gages Mill 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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