Riverside Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
Riverside Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop 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: Riverside Stores, Bridestowe, EX20 4EG
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Riverside Stores 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% | ← Riverside Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riverside Stores 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 Riverside Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridestowe Primary School School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| Treetops Childcare Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2024 |
| Stone Farm And Study Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Riverside Stores
What is Riverside Stores's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 29 March 2025.
Is Riverside Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverside Stores last inspected?
Riverside Stores was last inspected on 29 March 2025, 15 months 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 Riverside Stores?
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 Riverside Stores compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Riverside Stores 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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