Tamar Belle Dining Car food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Devon
Tamar Belle Dining Car holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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: Tamar Belle Dining Car, Bere Ferrers Railway Station, Drummond Way, PL20 7LT
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Tamar Belle Dining Car 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% | ← Tamar Belle Dining Car | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tamar Belle Dining Car 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 Tamar Belle Dining Car, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bere Ferrers Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Harlings Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Landulph Under Fives Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2018 |
| LMF Lettings Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| CATERed at Mary Dean Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| Oakdene Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2022 |
| Tamerton Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| May Fong Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Tamar Belle Dining Car
What is Tamar Belle Dining Car's food hygiene rating?
Tamar Belle Dining Car has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Tamar Belle Dining Car 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tamar Belle Dining Car last inspected?
Tamar Belle Dining Car was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Tamar Belle Dining Car?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tamar Belle Dining Car compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Tamar Belle Dining Car is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Tamar Belle Dining Car 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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