Oakford Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Teignbridge
Oakford Service Station 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 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 8 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon, TQ12 3EG
How it compares in Teignbridge
In Teignbridge, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Oakford Service Station 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% | ← Oakford Service Station | |
| 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 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 Oakford Service Station 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 Oakford Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Delimann Hampers Also Trading As The Sweet Gift Company Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Kelly Campbell - Kellys Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Kingscare League Of Friends Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2023 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Kingsteignton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Oakford Service Station
What is Oakford Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Oakford Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Teignbridge Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Oakford Service Station 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 Oakford Service Station last inspected?
Oakford Service Station was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months 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 Oakford Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Oakford Service Station compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Oakford Service Station holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Oakford Service Station 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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