Ashburton Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Teignbridge
Ashburton Community Fridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 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: Ashburton Information Centre Kingsbridge Lane Ashburton Devon, TQ13 7DX
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Ashburton Community Fridge 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% | ← Ashburton Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ashburton Community Fridge 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 Ashburton Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablos Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spar Stores Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 January 2025 |
| North Street Books & Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Moorland Community Caring Ashburton Moor Social Other catering premises | 51 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Briar Bakery Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Old Coffee House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Jaded Palates Stores Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
Questions about Ashburton Community Fridge
What is Ashburton Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Ashburton Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Ashburton Community Fridge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashburton Community Fridge last inspected?
Ashburton Community Fridge was last inspected on 20 June 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 Ashburton Community Fridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Ashburton Community Fridge compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Ashburton Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Ashburton Community Fridge 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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