The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Teignbridge
The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. 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 23 December 2024, 18 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: 40 Fore Street Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0AA
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. 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% | ← The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. 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 The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Neuro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Doe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Coffee House Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Buckfastleigh Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Jolly Rogers Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| White Hart Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Singing Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C.
What is The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C.'s food hygiene rating?
The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 23 December 2024.
Is The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. 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 The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. last inspected?
The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. was last inspected on 23 December 2024, 18 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 The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Seed Buckfastleigh Community Wholefood Store C.I.C. 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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