Ashridge Great Barn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Devon
Ashridge Great Barn 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 25 February 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
96% of rated food businesses in West Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Devon ratings →
Address: Ashridge Court, Ashridge Lane, North Tawton, EX20 2DH
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Ashridge Great Barn among the 468 places in West Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 468 | 84% | ← Ashridge Great Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 Ashridge Great Barn 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 Ashridge Great Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pronto Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| North Tawton Pharmacy Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Barzotelli Gelato Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Cafe in the Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Ecomojo Cic Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| Graylings Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Copper Key Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| The Tent Party Co Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Ashridge Great Barn
What is Ashridge Great Barn's food hygiene rating?
Ashridge Great Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Ashridge Great Barn 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 Ashridge Great Barn last inspected?
Ashridge Great Barn was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 18 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 Ashridge Great Barn?
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 Ashridge Great Barn compare to other places in West Devon?
84% of the 555 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Ashridge Great Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Ashridge Great Barn 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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Ashridge Great Barn is one of 15 rated food businesses in North Tawton. See every hygiene rating in North Tawton →
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