Merton Clinton School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
Merton Clinton 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
This is a fresh result: Merton Clinton School was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Merton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3EQ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Merton Clinton School among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Merton Clinton School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 Very 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 Merton Clinton 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 Merton Clinton School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clinton Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Malt Scoop Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Encompass Training Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| The Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Beaford Garage Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2016 |
| Dolton Primary School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2025 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| SPAR - Wessex Retail Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Merton Clinton School
What is Merton Clinton School's food hygiene rating?
Merton Clinton School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Merton Clinton 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 Merton Clinton School last inspected?
Merton Clinton School was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Merton Clinton School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Merton Clinton School compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Merton Clinton School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Merton Clinton 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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