Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Devon
Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2013, more than 12 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: Hayes Barton, Poltimore, Exeter, EX4 0AF
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis 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% | ← Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis 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 Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Meat Sausage Company - Paul Molins Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Poltimore House Trust - Branches Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Broadclyst Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Broadclyst Community Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Martinsfield Farm Enterprises LLP Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2020 |
| Church Of England Pensions Board Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Betsy Joy's Cakes And Bakes Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
Questions about Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis
What is Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis's food hygiene rating?
Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 15 August 2013.
Is Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis last inspected?
Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis was last inspected on 15 August 2013, more than 12 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 Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis?
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 Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis 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 Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Real Meat Sausage Company - Mr Curtis 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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