Castle Grove Retirement Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Devon
Castle Grove Retirement Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 5 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: Castle Street, Bampton, Tiverton, EX16 9NS
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Castle Grove Retirement Home 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% | ← Castle Grove Retirement Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Castle Grove Retirement Home 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 Castle Grove Retirement Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six On Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Hot Sausage Company Distributors/Transporters | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Toucan Cafe and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Bampton Fresh Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Bampton Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 205 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2026 |
| The Flickering Cauldron & Kettle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| The Old Bakery Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Castle Grove Retirement Home
What is Castle Grove Retirement Home's food hygiene rating?
Castle Grove Retirement Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Castle Grove Retirement Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Grove Retirement Home last inspected?
Castle Grove Retirement Home was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 5 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 Castle Grove Retirement Home?
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 Castle Grove Retirement Home compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Grove Retirement Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Castle Grove Retirement Home 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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Castle Grove Retirement Home is one of 204 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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