Hill farm Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
Hill farm Meats 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: Copper Penny Farm Shop, The Copper Penny Inn, Lamerton, PL19 8NT
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Hill farm Meats sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← Hill farm Meats | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Hill farm Meats 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 Hill farm Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper penny Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Venn Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Lamerton C of E Academy School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Blacksmith's arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| The Lowen School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| POP IN Cafe And Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Gunnislake Stores Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 October 2025 |
| Positive Steps Care & Support Ltd Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Hill farm Meats
What is Hill farm Meats's food hygiene rating?
Hill farm Meats has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Devon Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Hill farm Meats 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 Hill farm Meats last inspected?
Hill farm Meats was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Hill farm Meats?
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 Hill farm Meats compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Hill farm Meats holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Hill farm Meats 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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