Beautiful Plumage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
Beautiful Plumage 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 July 2025, 11 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: Unit 1, A30bc, Higher Stockley Mead, EX20 1BG
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Beautiful Plumage 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% | ← Beautiful Plumage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Beautiful Plumage 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 Beautiful Plumage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfordon Farms Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| The Currant Bun Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2025 |
| Northlake Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Frank's Flakes Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Karlie's Cookie Jar (Mobile Unit) Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Beautiful Plumage
What is Beautiful Plumage's food hygiene rating?
Beautiful Plumage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Beautiful Plumage 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 Beautiful Plumage last inspected?
Beautiful Plumage was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Beautiful Plumage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Beautiful Plumage compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Beautiful Plumage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Beautiful Plumage 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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