Country Maid food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Hams
Country Maid holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 47C Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AE
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Country Maid 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% | ← Country Maid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Country Maid 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 Country Maid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friary Mill Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Hettie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| The Ivy Fish Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Nandon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Golden Bridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| On-East Food Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
| The Old Smithy Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 February 2024 |
| Freddie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Country Maid
What is Country Maid's food hygiene rating?
Country Maid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Country Maid 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Country Maid last inspected?
Country Maid was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 Country Maid?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Country Maid compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Country Maid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Country Maid 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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Country Maid is one of 62 rated food businesses in Ivybridge. See every hygiene rating in Ivybridge →
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