Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Devon
Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Mary Tavy And Brentor Primary School, Mary Tavy, PL19 9PR
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School 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% | ← Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary 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.
Questions about Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School
What is Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary 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 Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School last inspected?
Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary 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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