Waitrose Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
Waitrose 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 30 July 2024, 23 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.
Address: Waitrose, School Way, Okehampton, EX20 1WL
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Waitrose 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% | ← Waitrose Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Waitrose 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 Waitrose Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Carlton Cinema Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Graylings Fish & chips, Okehampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Co operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Lidl Uk GmbH Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Harvest Farm Shop Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Okehampton Town Council-Charter Hall Other catering premises | 140 yards away | Exempt | |
| Red Lion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Budgens Fore Street Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Waitrose Ltd
What is Waitrose Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Waitrose Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Waitrose 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 Waitrose Ltd last inspected?
Waitrose Ltd was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 Waitrose Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Waitrose 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 Waitrose Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Waitrose 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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Understanding this rating
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