Devon Fudge Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Plymouth City
Devon Fudge Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 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 19 Matchmill Business Park, Newnham Road, PL7 4AW
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Devon Fudge Company among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← Devon Fudge Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 Devon Fudge Company 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 Devon Fudge Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Colebrook Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Glen Park Primary School School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Boringdon Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Daisy Chains Health Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Healthy Pulses Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Fruity Roots Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Devon Fudge Company
What is Devon Fudge Company's food hygiene rating?
Devon Fudge Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Devon Fudge Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Devon Fudge Company last inspected?
Devon Fudge Company was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Devon Fudge Company?
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 Devon Fudge Company compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Devon Fudge Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Devon Fudge Company 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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