South West Norse food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Devon
South West Norse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: Whitchurch Primary School, School Road, Whitchurch, PL19 9SR
How it compares in West Devon
That puts South West Norse 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% | ← South West Norse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South West Norse 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 South West Norse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Spar and Post Office Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Old School Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| The Whitchurch Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Myra's Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2026 |
| Tavistock Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Chollacott Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Tregarland Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about South West Norse
What is South West Norse's food hygiene rating?
South West Norse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 18 March 2026.
Is South West Norse 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South West Norse last inspected?
South West Norse was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 South West Norse?
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 South West Norse compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and South West Norse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects South West Norse 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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