Boveys Down Farm Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Boveys Down Farm Catering holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Boveys Down Farm, Farway, Colyton, EX24 6JD
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Boveys Down Farm Catering sits behind roughly 1,218 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← Boveys Down Farm Catering | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Boveys Down Farm Catering 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 Boveys Down Farm Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbury Honey Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Farway Countryside Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Sid Valley Country House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2018 |
| Hare And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Putts Corner Caravan And Motorhome Club Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2021 |
| Glebe House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| The Pig At Combe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Little Sands LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Boveys Down Farm Catering
What is Boveys Down Farm Catering's food hygiene rating?
Boveys Down Farm Catering has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Devon Council on 21 April 2021.
Is Boveys Down Farm Catering safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Boveys Down Farm Catering last inspected?
Boveys Down Farm Catering was last inspected on 21 April 2021, more than 5 years 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 Boveys Down Farm Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boveys Down Farm Catering compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Boveys Down Farm Catering holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Boveys Down Farm Catering 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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