Bere Alston Primary School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Devon
Bere Alston Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 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: Bere Alston Primary School, Station Road, Bere Alston, PL20 7AU
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Bere Alston Primary School 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% | ← Bere Alston Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bere Alston Primary School 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 Bere Alston Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Taphill Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Edgcumbe Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 March 2026 |
| Hope Cottage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Premier Bere Alston Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2025 |
| J & S Downing Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bere Peninsula Make Lunch Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Bere Alston Primary School
What is Bere Alston Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bere Alston Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Bere Alston Primary School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bere Alston Primary School last inspected?
Bere Alston Primary School was last inspected on 6 March 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 Bere Alston Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bere Alston Primary School compare to other places in West Devon?
84% of the 555 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Bere Alston Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Bere Alston Primary School 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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