The Chantry food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Devon
The Chantry 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 19 November 2025, 9 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Mid Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Devon ratings →
Address: 46 Dean Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3EN
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Chantry among the 585 places in Mid Devon 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 | 585 | 85% | ← The Chantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 The Chantry 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 Chantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2022 |
| Stones Steakhouse LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Crediton Methodist Church Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Crediton Masonic Hall Management Committee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | Exempt | |
| Union Road Moto-Velo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Hillbrow Residential Home Ltd Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Planet Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| CREDITON Community Food Larder Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Chantry
What is The Chantry's food hygiene rating?
The Chantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 19 November 2025.
Is The Chantry 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 The Chantry last inspected?
The Chantry was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 9 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 The Chantry?
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 The Chantry compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 687 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Chantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Chantry 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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The Chantry is one of 114 rated food businesses in Crediton. See every hygiene rating in Crediton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.middevon.gov.uk
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