Smiths Supply Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Teignbridge
Smiths Supply Stores 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
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, 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: 66 Fore Street Bishopsteignton, TQ14 9QZ
How it compares in Teignbridge
In Teignbridge, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Smiths Supply Stores sits behind roughly 1,034 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ← Smiths Supply Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Smiths Supply Stores 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 Smiths Supply Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockhaven Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bishopsteignton Lunch Club Other catering premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bishopsteignton House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Coombe Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Smiths Supply Stores
What is Smiths Supply Stores's food hygiene rating?
Smiths Supply Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Teignbridge Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Smiths Supply Stores 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 Smiths Supply Stores last inspected?
Smiths Supply Stores was last inspected on 19 June 2024, 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 Smiths Supply Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smiths Supply Stores compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Smiths Supply Stores holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Smiths Supply Stores 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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