Devon Cookery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Devon
Devon Cookery School 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 14 February 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: Unit E The Old Dairy, Newlands Park, Cullompton, EX15 1WH
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Devon Cookery School among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← Devon Cookery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 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 Devon Cookery School 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 Devon Cookery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordmore Farm Shop Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Fordmore Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Titches Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| CDSK Limited Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Otter Vale Products Limited Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Devon Cookery School
What is Devon Cookery School's food hygiene rating?
Devon Cookery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 14 February 2024.
Is Devon Cookery School 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 Devon Cookery School last inspected?
Devon Cookery School was last inspected on 14 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Devon Cookery School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Devon Cookery School compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Devon Cookery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Devon Cookery School 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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