Heathcoat Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Devon
Heathcoat Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 September 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: Broad Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5HE
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Heathcoat Primary School among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← Heathcoat Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 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 Heathcoat Primary School 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 Heathcoat Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 January 2026 |
| Shell Tiverton Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 June 2026 |
| White Ball Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| St Pauls Church Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Nawab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Coffee Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Old School Cafe Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Heathcoat Primary School
What is Heathcoat Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Heathcoat Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Heathcoat Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heathcoat Primary School last inspected?
Heathcoat Primary School was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heathcoat Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heathcoat Primary School compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Heathcoat Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Heathcoat Primary School 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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