Knightstone Tearooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Devon
Knightstone Tearooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Knightstone, Crapstone Road, Yelverton, PL20 6BT
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Knightstone Tearooms 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% | ← Knightstone Tearooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Knightstone Tearooms 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 Knightstone Tearooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 August 2025 |
| Jasmine Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Dartmoor Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Penmoor Nursery Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Scarlet's Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Pantry Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Edgemoor Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Knightstone Tearooms
What is Knightstone Tearooms's food hygiene rating?
Knightstone Tearooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Knightstone Tearooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Knightstone Tearooms last inspected?
Knightstone Tearooms was last inspected on 20 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Knightstone Tearooms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Knightstone Tearooms compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Knightstone Tearooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Knightstone Tearooms 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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