Roots & Thyme food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Teignbridge
Roots & Thyme holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 68 Fore Street Kingsteignton, TQ12 3AU
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Roots & Thyme among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Roots & Thyme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Roots & Thyme 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 Roots & Thyme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Delimann Hampers Also Trading As The Sweet Gift Company Distributors/Transporters | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Coco & Bean Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Kelly Campbell - Kellys Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Kingscare League Of Friends Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2023 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Roots & Thyme
What is Roots & Thyme's food hygiene rating?
Roots & Thyme has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Roots & Thyme 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Roots & Thyme last inspected?
Roots & Thyme was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Roots & Thyme?
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 Roots & Thyme compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Roots & Thyme is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Roots & Thyme 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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