Salt of the Earth Livestock food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · West Devon
Salt of the Earth Livestock holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 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.
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Salt of the Earth Livestock 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% | ← Salt of the Earth Livestock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Salt of the Earth Livestock 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.
Questions about Salt of the Earth Livestock
What is Salt of the Earth Livestock's food hygiene rating?
Salt of the Earth Livestock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Salt of the Earth Livestock 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salt of the Earth Livestock last inspected?
Salt of the Earth Livestock was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Salt of the Earth Livestock?
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 Salt of the Earth Livestock compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Salt of the Earth Livestock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Salt of the Earth Livestock 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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