Taw Valley Cheese Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
Taw Valley Cheese Shop 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: Taw Valley Creamery, North Tawton, EX20 2DA
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Taw Valley Cheese Shop among the 456 places in West Devon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 456 | 83% | ← Taw Valley Cheese Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 Taw Valley Cheese Shop 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 Taw Valley Cheese Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Rugby Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| The Tent Party Co Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Copper Key Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cafe in the Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Barzotelli Gelato Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| North Tawton Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Taw Valley Cheese Shop
What is Taw Valley Cheese Shop's food hygiene rating?
Taw Valley Cheese Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Taw Valley Cheese Shop 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 Taw Valley Cheese Shop last inspected?
Taw Valley Cheese Shop was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taw Valley Cheese Shop?
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 Taw Valley Cheese Shop compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Taw Valley Cheese Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Taw Valley Cheese Shop 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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