Cafe Liaison food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Devon
Cafe Liaison 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 20 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: 3 Church Lane, Tavistock, PL19 8AA
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Cafe Liaison 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% | ← Cafe Liaison | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Liaison 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 Cafe Liaison, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| Rolys Fudge Tavistock Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Brew House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Taylors Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Tavistock Refillery CIC Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Kings Bakery & Deli Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| The Ganges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Bedford Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Liaison
What is Cafe Liaison's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Liaison has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Cafe Liaison 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 Cafe Liaison last inspected?
Cafe Liaison was last inspected on 20 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 Cafe Liaison?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Liaison compare to other places in West Devon?
84% of the 555 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Liaison is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Cafe Liaison 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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Cafe Liaison is one of 117 rated food businesses in Tavistock. See every hygiene rating in Tavistock →
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