The Old Dairy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
The Old Dairy 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 17 September 2024, 21 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: Fore Street, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7BR
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Old Dairy among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← The Old Dairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Very 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 Old Dairy 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 Old Dairy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chulmleigh Post Office & Newsagents Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| Chulmleigh Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| Chulmleigh Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Rock Hill Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Central Convenience Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| The Red Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| The Craft Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Old Court House Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about The Old Dairy
What is The Old Dairy's food hygiene rating?
The Old Dairy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 17 September 2024.
Is The Old Dairy 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 Old Dairy last inspected?
The Old Dairy was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Dairy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Old Dairy compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Dairy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Old Dairy 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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