Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Devon
Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 December 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: St Peters Church Of England Junior School, School Close, Tavistock, PL19 9HW
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO 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% | ← Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO 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 Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ St Peter's C of E Junior School School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Little Corner Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Eastgate Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| T J's & L J's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Karen's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bob's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Howell's Country Specials Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO
What is Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO's food hygiene rating?
Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 7 December 2023.
Is Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO last inspected?
Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO was last inspected on 7 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO?
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 Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO 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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