Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Devon
Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd., Unit 2, 16a Fore Street, EX16 6LH
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd 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% | ← Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd 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 Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| Splendours Spirits Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Methodist Church Rooms Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Tiverton Little Stars Caring Premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Daily Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Tiverton Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
| Cafe Licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2025 |
| Sorriso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd
What is Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd last inspected?
Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months 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 Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd 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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