Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Devon
Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: Rockbeare C Of E School, Rockbeare, Exeter, EX5 2EQ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) among the 1,093 places in East 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Residential Retirement Home Caring Premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| The Jack in the Green Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Grange Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Site Bites Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 June 2024 |
| Cranberry Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Udder Stuff Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2020 |
| Denleys Essence Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee Cranbrook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary)
What is Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) last inspected?
Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary)?
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 Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Devon Norse Ltd (Rockbeare Primary) 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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