The Mare And Foal Sanctuary food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Teignbridge
The Mare And Foal Sanctuary 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 19 September 2023, more than 2 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: Unit 3 Brunel Court Brunel Road Newton Abbot Devon, TQ12 4PB
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts The Mare And Foal Sanctuary 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% | ← The Mare And Foal Sanctuary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mare And Foal Sanctuary 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 The Mare And Foal Sanctuary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Abbotsbury School School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Circle 8 C-Store Limited T/A Premier Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Gurkha Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ark In The Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Eastern Eye Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Brew and Grind Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about The Mare And Foal Sanctuary
What is The Mare And Foal Sanctuary's food hygiene rating?
The Mare And Foal Sanctuary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 19 September 2023.
Is The Mare And Foal Sanctuary 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 The Mare And Foal Sanctuary last inspected?
The Mare And Foal Sanctuary was last inspected on 19 September 2023, more than 2 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 The Mare And Foal Sanctuary?
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 The Mare And Foal Sanctuary compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Mare And Foal Sanctuary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Mare And Foal Sanctuary 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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