Margaret Allen House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Devon
Margaret Allen House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 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: 8 Bartows Causeway, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6RH
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Margaret Allen House among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← Margaret Allen House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Margaret Allen House 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 Margaret Allen House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Castle Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2018 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2019 |
| The Peryton Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| St Georges House Care Home Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Golden Panda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| The Corner House Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Tiverton Baptist Church Other catering premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Margaret Allen House
What is Margaret Allen House's food hygiene rating?
Margaret Allen House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Margaret Allen House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Margaret Allen House last inspected?
Margaret Allen House was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Margaret Allen House?
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 Margaret Allen House compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Margaret Allen House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Margaret Allen House 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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Understanding this rating
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Margaret Allen House is one of 204 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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