A L Martin & Son Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
A L Martin & Son Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 7 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: 7 The Square, Chagford, TQ13 8AA
How it compares in West Devon
That puts A L Martin & Son Ltd among the 456 places in West Devon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 456 | 83% | ← A L Martin & Son Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 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 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 A L Martin & Son Ltd 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 A L Martin & Son Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally's Newsagents Retailers - other | 5 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
| Ellis Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 July 2025 |
| The Fruit Loop Retailers - other | 26 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Fat Mouse Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2026 |
| Black's Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Beehive Pantry Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Beehive Farm Shop & Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about A L Martin & Son Ltd
What is A L Martin & Son Ltd's food hygiene rating?
A L Martin & Son Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 14 November 2025.
Is A L Martin & Son Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A L Martin & Son Ltd last inspected?
A L Martin & Son Ltd was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 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 A L Martin & Son Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 A L Martin & Son Ltd compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and A L Martin & Son Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects A L Martin & Son Ltd 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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