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Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · South Hams

Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat 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 14 January 2025, 17 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: Allercombe Farm, Rattery, TQ10 9LD

How it compares in South Hams

That puts Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat among the 774 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% 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.

Every rated food business in South Hams
5 out of 5 774 91% ← Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat
4 out of 5 56 7%
3 out of 5 15 2%
2 out of 5 2 <1%
1 out of 5 7 1%
0 out of 5 0 0%

A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat 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 Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Luscombe Drinks Manufacturers/packers 1.5 miles away Exempt
Old Cuming Farm Manufacturers/packers 1.5 miles away Exempt
Barleycombe Farm Estate Ltd Mobile caterer 2.1 miles away 5 - Very good 2 September 2025
Riverford Wholesale (Dean Court) Retailers - other 2.2 miles away 5 - Very good 26 June 2024
Dean Court Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other 2.2 miles away 5 - Very good 12 August 2025
Ben's Farm Shop Retailers - other 2.2 miles away 5 - Very good 23 January 2025
The Orchard Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2.4 miles away 5 - Very good 25 October 2024
Grocycle Courses CIC Farmers/growers 2.5 miles away Exempt

Questions about Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat

What is Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat's food hygiene rating?

Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 14 January 2025.

Is Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat 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 Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat last inspected?

Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat?

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 Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat compare to other places in South Hams?

91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

South Hams Council inspects Allercombe Farm Traditional Meat 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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