J & S Downing food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Devon
J & S Downing holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: J & S Downing was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 7 Pepper Street, Tavistock, PL19 0BD
How it compares in West Devon
That puts J & S Downing 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% | ← J & S Downing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 J & S Downing 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 J & S Downing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stranded Sheep Mobile caterer | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Robertson's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Oh so sweet Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2025 |
| Lemon Grove Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Flapjackery Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Pengelly's Of Tavistock Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Dukes Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Dukes 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about J & S Downing
What is J & S Downing's food hygiene rating?
J & S Downing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 24 June 2026.
Is J & S Downing 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J & S Downing last inspected?
J & S Downing was last inspected on 24 June 2026, within the last month. 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 J & S Downing?
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 J & S Downing compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and J & S Downing is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects J & S Downing 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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J & S Downing is one of 116 rated food businesses in Tavistock. See every hygiene rating in Tavistock →
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