Happy Belly Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
Happy Belly Bakery 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 18 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 RF13, Duchy Square Centre, Tavistock Road, PL20 6QE
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Happy Belly Bakery 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% | ← Happy Belly Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Happy Belly Bakery 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 Happy Belly Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Tor Cafe. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| TaviHelps Princetown Food Hub Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Dewerstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Railway Ramblers' Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Duchy House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Venville House Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Dartmoor Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 371 yards away | Exempt | |
| Co Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about Happy Belly Bakery
What is Happy Belly Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Happy Belly Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Happy Belly Bakery 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 Happy Belly Bakery last inspected?
Happy Belly Bakery was last inspected on 18 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 Happy Belly Bakery?
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 Happy Belly Bakery compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Happy Belly Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Happy Belly Bakery 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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