Cow Corner Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Devon
Cow Corner Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cow Corner Cafe was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in West Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Devon ratings →
Address: Tavistock Cricket Ground, Down Road, Tavistock, PL19 9DD
How this rating has changed
Cow Corner Cafe was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Cow Corner Cafe among the 468 places in West 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 | 468 | 84% | ← Cow Corner Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 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 Cow Corner Cafe 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 Cow Corner Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chollacott Nursing Home Caring Premises | 246 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Tavistock Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| The Market Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Crelake Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| TaviHelps Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Roscos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Flapjackery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
Questions about Cow Corner Cafe
What is Cow Corner Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Cow Corner Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Cow Corner Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cow Corner Cafe last inspected?
Cow Corner Cafe was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 Cow Corner Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cow Corner Cafe compare to other places in West Devon?
84% of the 555 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Cow Corner Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Cow Corner Cafe 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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Cow Corner Cafe is one of 117 rated food businesses in Tavistock. See every hygiene rating in Tavistock →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.westdevon.gov.uk
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