The Carved Angel food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · South Hams
The Carved Angel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 March 2025, 15 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: Unit 14, Barn Close, Langage Business Park, PL7 5HQ
How it compares in South Hams
That puts The Carved Angel 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 774 | 91% | ← The Carved Angel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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 The Carved Angel 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 The Carved Angel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyneham Inn Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Elior Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Chaddlewood sports and social club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about The Carved Angel
What is The Carved Angel's food hygiene rating?
The Carved Angel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 29 March 2025.
Is The Carved Angel 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Carved Angel last inspected?
The Carved Angel was last inspected on 29 March 2025, 15 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 The Carved Angel?
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 The Carved Angel compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and The Carved Angel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The Carved Angel 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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