TaviHelps food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
TaviHelps holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 17 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: Molly Owen Community Resource Centre, Westbridge Industrial Estate, Tavistock, PL19 8DE
How it compares in West Devon
That puts TaviHelps 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% | ← TaviHelps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 TaviHelps 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 TaviHelps, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| BSB Catering and Event Services LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Crelake Care Ltd Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Flapjackery Manufacturers/packers | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Tavistock Service Station (Texaco) Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| The Market Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| Chollacott Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Tavistock AFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about TaviHelps
What is TaviHelps's food hygiene rating?
TaviHelps has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 14 January 2025.
Is TaviHelps 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was TaviHelps last inspected?
TaviHelps was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 TaviHelps?
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 TaviHelps compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and TaviHelps is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects TaviHelps 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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TaviHelps is one of 116 rated food businesses in Tavistock. See every hygiene rating in Tavistock →
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