Puffins at Westcliff food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Teignbridge
Puffins at Westcliff 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
This is a fresh result: Puffins at Westcliff was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: School Bungalow First Avenue Dawlish, EX7 9RA
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Puffins at Westcliff 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% | ← Puffins at Westcliff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Puffins at Westcliff 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 Puffins at Westcliff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FISH School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Happy Holidays School/college/university | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Barton House Residential Home Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Beaufort Creatine Distributors/Transporters | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Gurkha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Barton Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chip Ahoy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Puffins at Westcliff
What is Puffins at Westcliff's food hygiene rating?
Puffins at Westcliff has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Puffins at Westcliff 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 Puffins at Westcliff last inspected?
Puffins at Westcliff was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Puffins at Westcliff?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Puffins at Westcliff compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Puffins at Westcliff is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Puffins at Westcliff 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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