Ellis Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Devon
Ellis Bakery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 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: 19 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AN
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Ellis Bakery sits behind roughly 527 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ← Ellis Bakery | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ellis Bakery 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 Ellis Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavi Best Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Jack Chams Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Little Goose Caring Premises | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Cornish Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Mickey's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| Roots and Vines Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Lynn's American Diner Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Ellis Bakery
What is Ellis Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Ellis Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Devon Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Ellis Bakery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ellis Bakery last inspected?
Ellis Bakery was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ellis Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ellis Bakery compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Ellis Bakery holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Ellis Bakery 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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