Station Yard Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
Station Yard Farm Shop 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 27 November 2024, 19 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: The Station Yard Farmshop, Unit 4, Station Yard, EX18 7ER
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Station Yard Farm Shop among the 592 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 | 592 | 85% | ← Station Yard Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Station Yard Farm Shop 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 Station Yard Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tarka Line Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| The Ark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Rock Hill Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Chulmleigh Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| Chulmleigh Post Office & Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| The Old Dairy Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Chulmleigh Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Chulmleigh Golf Course Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Station Yard Farm Shop
What is Station Yard Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Station Yard Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Station Yard Farm Shop 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 Station Yard Farm Shop last inspected?
Station Yard Farm Shop was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Station Yard Farm Shop?
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 Station Yard Farm Shop compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Station Yard Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Station Yard Farm Shop 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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