W Sanders And Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
W Sanders And Sons 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 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Horrelsford Garage, Milton Damerel, Devon, EX22 7NU
How it compares in Torridge
That puts W Sanders And Sons among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← W Sanders And Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 W Sanders And Sons 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 W Sanders And Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzys Larder Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Hooves For Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Thornbury Holiday Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2017 |
| Forda Farm Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
| Dunstaple Farm Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about W Sanders And Sons
What is W Sanders And Sons's food hygiene rating?
W Sanders And Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 17 October 2024.
Is W Sanders And Sons 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 W Sanders And Sons last inspected?
W Sanders And Sons was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W Sanders And Sons?
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 W Sanders And Sons compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and W Sanders And Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects W Sanders And Sons 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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