Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 9 April 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 2 Moorland Villas, Yelverton, PL20 6DT
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd 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 Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelverton Garage Retailers - other | 32 yards away | Exempt | |
| Scarlet's Kitchen Other catering premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Yelverton Care LLP Caring Premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Penmoor Nursery Ltd School/college/university | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Dartmoor Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Curry Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 August 2025 |
| Jasmine Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Red House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd
What is Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Devon Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd last inspected?
Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Hearns Dartmoor Butchery Ltd 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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