Buckfast Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Teignbridge
Buckfast Post Office 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 6 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Buckfast Road Buckfast Devon, TQ11 0ED
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Buckfast Post Office 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% | ← Buckfast Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Buckfast Post Office 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 Buckfast Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 17 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 February 2025 |
| All Seasons Farm Shop Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| St Cuthberts Conference Centre Other catering premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Grange Restaurant And Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Monastic Produce Shop Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Northgate House Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Westcountry Spice Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Natural Health 4 Life Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Buckfast Post Office
What is Buckfast Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Buckfast Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 6 June 2023.
Is Buckfast Post Office 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 Buckfast Post Office last inspected?
Buckfast Post Office was last inspected on 6 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Buckfast Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buckfast Post Office compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Buckfast Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Buckfast Post Office 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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