Willand School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Devon
Willand 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 11 February 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: Gables Road, Willand, Devon, EX15 2QL
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Willand School among the 592 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 | 592 | 85% | ← Willand School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Willand 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 Willand School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graysar Associates LTD. Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
| Sodexo Food Services LTD Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Olive Catering Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Little's Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Halfway House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Londis - Willand Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2026 |
| Splash Catering and Cafes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Willand School
What is Willand School's food hygiene rating?
Willand School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Willand 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 Willand School last inspected?
Willand School was last inspected on 11 February 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 Willand School?
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 Willand School compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Willand School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Willand 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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