Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Devon
Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: Hatherleigh Community Centre, Bowling Green Lane, Hatherleigh, EX20 3HB
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO among the 456 places in West Devon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 456 | 83% | ← Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO 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 Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatherleigh Childrens Centre Caring Premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Bowling Green Pavillion Other catering premises | 136 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hatherleigh Community Centre Other catering premises | 136 yards away | Exempt | |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hatherleigh Post Office Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Hatherleigh Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| One Market Steet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| The George Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO
What is Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO's food hygiene rating?
Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO last inspected?
Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO 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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