Friars Tuck food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Devon
Friars Tuck holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 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: 56 Bampton Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6AH
How it compares in Mid Devon
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 693 rated places in Mid Devon score this low, about one in 69. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Friars Tuck | |
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Friars Tuck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939/Tomato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Bodrum Pizza Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Mumbai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Pyza Shop Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Tiverton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Ponte Vecchio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Jelly Bean Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Friars Tuck
What is Friars Tuck's food hygiene rating?
Friars Tuck has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Mid Devon Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Friars Tuck safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Friars Tuck last inspected?
Friars Tuck was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
How does Friars Tuck compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Friars Tuck holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Friars Tuck 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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