Dartmoor Estate Tea food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Teignbridge
Dartmoor Estate Tea holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: The Crib Ashburton Devon, TQ13 7JL
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Dartmoor Estate Tea 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% | ← Dartmoor Estate Tea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dartmoor Estate Tea 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 Dartmoor Estate Tea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| St Cuthberts Conference Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Grange Restaurant And Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Monastic Produce Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Gages Mill Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| All Seasons Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Buckfast Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Dartmoor Estate Tea
What is Dartmoor Estate Tea's food hygiene rating?
Dartmoor Estate Tea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 13 February 2024.
Is Dartmoor Estate Tea 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dartmoor Estate Tea last inspected?
Dartmoor Estate Tea was last inspected on 13 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 Dartmoor Estate Tea?
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 Dartmoor Estate Tea compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Dartmoor Estate Tea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Dartmoor Estate Tea 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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