Ivybridge Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Hams
Ivybridge Butchers 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: 54 Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AE
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Ivybridge Butchers sits behind roughly 773 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 773 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ← Ivybridge Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ivybridge Butchers 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 Ivybridge Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Country Maid Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Friary Mill Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Hettie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| The Ivy Fish Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Nandon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Golden Bridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| On-East Food Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Ivybridge Butchers
What is Ivybridge Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Ivybridge Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Ivybridge Butchers 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 Ivybridge Butchers last inspected?
Ivybridge Butchers was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ivybridge Butchers?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ivybridge Butchers compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while Ivybridge Butchers holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Ivybridge Butchers 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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