MorShellfish-T-Eat food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
MorShellfish-T-Eat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mor-Shellfish-T-Eat, 2 Rockleigh House, Mortehoe, EX34 7DS
How it compares in North Devon
That puts MorShellfish-T-Eat among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← MorShellfish-T-Eat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 MorShellfish-T-Eat 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 MorShellfish-T-Eat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Aground Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Town Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Rockleigh House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| The Smugglers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Mortehoe Post Office Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| Mortehoe Village Stores Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Chichester Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| North Morte Farm Store Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
Questions about MorShellfish-T-Eat
What is MorShellfish-T-Eat's food hygiene rating?
MorShellfish-T-Eat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 22 September 2019.
Is MorShellfish-T-Eat 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MorShellfish-T-Eat last inspected?
MorShellfish-T-Eat was last inspected on 22 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MorShellfish-T-Eat?
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 MorShellfish-T-Eat compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and MorShellfish-T-Eat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects MorShellfish-T-Eat 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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