Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Teignbridge
Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: 7 Court Street Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon, TQ13 8NE
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen 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% | ← Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen 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 Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Moreton Newsagents Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Baskervilles C-Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Central Stores Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Zero Waste Moretonhampstead Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| The Horse Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 January 2026 |
| B And B Plus Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Coppelia House Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen
What is Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?
Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen 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 Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen last inspected?
Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen?
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 Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Michael Howard Butchers And Delicatessen 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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