Combe Head Meadow food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Devon
Combe Head Meadow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Combe Head Meadow was inspected on 10 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Mid Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Devon ratings →
How this rating has changed
Combe Head Meadow has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 10 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Combe Head Meadow among the 585 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 585 | 85% | ← Combe Head Meadow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Combe Head Meadow 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 Combe Head Meadow
What is Combe Head Meadow's food hygiene rating?
Combe Head Meadow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 10 August 2026.
Is Combe Head Meadow 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Combe Head Meadow last inspected?
Combe Head Meadow was last inspected on 10 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Combe Head Meadow?
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 Combe Head Meadow compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 687 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Combe Head Meadow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Combe Head Meadow 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Mid Devon inspects and rates 781 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Mid Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.middevon.gov.uk
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