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Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Teignbridge

Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) 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 6 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: 16A Fore Street Shaldon Devon, TQ14 0DE

How it compares in Teignbridge

That puts Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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.

Every rated food business in Teignbridge
5 out of 5 1,034 89% ← Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon)
4 out of 5 70 6%
3 out of 5 36 3%
2 out of 5 8 1%
1 out of 5 7 1%
0 out of 5 3 <1%

A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) 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 Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Teignbridge House Caring Premises 181 yards away 5 - Very good 17 March 2026
Shaldon Conservative Club & Association Pub/bar/nightclub 191 yards away 5 - Very good 15 August 2025
Potters Mooring Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 206 yards away 5 - Very good 2 February 2024
Sandstones Takeaway/sandwich shop 234 yards away 5 - Very good 23 February 2024
Cafe ODE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 6 November 2025
Farthings Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 20 March 2024
New Golden Crown Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 27 March 2026
New Quay Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 12 October 2023

Questions about Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon)

What is Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon)'s food hygiene rating?

Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 6 November 2025.

Is Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) 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 Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) last inspected?

Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon)?

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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) compare to other places in Teignbridge?

89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Teignbridge Council inspects Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) 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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