The Fire Dough food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Teignbridge
The Fire Dough holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2025, 8 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: 6 Plantation Terrace Dawlish, EX7 9DP
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts The Fire Dough 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% | ← The Fire Dough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Fire Dough 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 Fire Dough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Bay House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Dawlish Pizza And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Gay's Creamery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Le Cygne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Dawlish Community Larder Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Dawlish Farm Shop Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Harrisons Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Fire Dough
What is The Fire Dough's food hygiene rating?
The Fire Dough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 25 October 2025.
Is The Fire Dough 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fire Dough last inspected?
The Fire Dough was last inspected on 25 October 2025, 8 months 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 The Fire Dough?
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 The Fire Dough compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Fire Dough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Fire Dough 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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