Burdon Grange Care Home Limited food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Devon
Burdon Grange Care Home Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: Burdon Grange Care Home, Burdon Lane, Highampton, EX21 5LX
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Burdon Grange Care Home Limited sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← Burdon Grange Care Home Limited | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Burdon Grange Care Home Limited 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 Burdon Grange Care Home Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Diner Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2015 |
| Gotland Gin Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Reforge Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Black River Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| The Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Retreats For You Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Anglers Paradise Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about Burdon Grange Care Home Limited
What is Burdon Grange Care Home Limited's food hygiene rating?
Burdon Grange Care Home Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Devon Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Burdon Grange Care Home Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burdon Grange Care Home Limited last inspected?
Burdon Grange Care Home Limited was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Burdon Grange Care Home Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burdon Grange Care Home Limited compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Burdon Grange Care Home Limited holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Burdon Grange Care Home Limited 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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