Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Teignbridge
Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: Millenium Centre Biltor Road Ipplepen Newton Abbot Devon, TQ12 5QL
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) 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 Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipplepen Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Food For Thought Lunch Club Other catering premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The Wellington Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 March 2025 |
| Ipplepen Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| South Devon Dairy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Rustic Burger Co. Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Ipplepen Community Hub Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings)
What is Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings)'s food hygiene rating?
Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) 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 Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) last inspected?
Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Ipplepen Pre-School (Saplings) 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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