Dole Foodservice food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Teignbridge
Dole Foodservice 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 12 February 2025, 17 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 8A International House Battle Road Heathfield Industrial Estate Newton Abbot Devon, TQ12 6RY
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Dole Foodservice among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Dole Foodservice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Dole Foodservice 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 Dole Foodservice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Snacks Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Kenniford Farm Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Mole Valley Farmers Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bovey SF Connect Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| St Catherine's Primary School - Heathfield School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| K And S Catering Mobile caterer | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Mighty Plants / Fravocado Manufacturers/packers | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Dole Foodservice
What is Dole Foodservice's food hygiene rating?
Dole Foodservice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Dole Foodservice 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 Dole Foodservice last inspected?
Dole Foodservice was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dole Foodservice?
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 Dole Foodservice compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Dole Foodservice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Dole Foodservice 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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