The Butchers At Darts Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
The Butchers At Darts Farm 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: Darts Farm Shopping Village, Clyst St George, Exeter, EX3 0QH
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Butchers At Darts Farm among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Butchers At Darts Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 The Butchers At Darts Farm 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 The Butchers At Darts Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow & Cacao Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Darts Farm Shopping Village (Restaurant) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| St George And Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Four Chimneys Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2016 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Devon Norse Ltd (Lady Seawards Primary) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Route 2 Café & Apartments Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Country Cheeses Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about The Butchers At Darts Farm
What is The Butchers At Darts Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Butchers At Darts Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 20 August 2025.
Is The Butchers At Darts Farm 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 The Butchers At Darts Farm last inspected?
The Butchers At Darts Farm was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months 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 The Butchers At Darts Farm?
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 The Butchers At Darts Farm compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Butchers At Darts Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Butchers At Darts Farm 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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