The Fat Mouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
The Fat Mouse holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 36 The Square, Chagford, TQ13 8AB
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fat Mouse sits behind roughly 527 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ← The Fat Mouse | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fat Mouse 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 Fat Mouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fruit Loop Retailers - other | 24 yards away | Exempt | |
| Black's Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Sally's Newsagents Retailers - other | 30 yards away | Exempt | |
| A L Martin & Son Ltd Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Beachwood Bakery Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Jaded Palates Wines Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| The Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
| Ellis Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about The Fat Mouse
What is The Fat Mouse's food hygiene rating?
The Fat Mouse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Devon Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Fat Mouse safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Fat Mouse last inspected?
The Fat Mouse was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fat Mouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fat Mouse compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Fat Mouse holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects The Fat Mouse 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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