The Red Mullet food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Teignbridge
The Red Mullet holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 September 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.
Address: 1 - 3 St Lawrence Lane Ashburton Devon, TQ13 7DD
How it compares in Teignbridge
In Teignbridge, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Mullet sits behind roughly 1,104 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ← The Red Mullet | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Red Mullet 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 Red Mullet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Club Ashburton Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Creamo's Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 October 2025 |
| Rafikis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Bank Youth Project (Tuck Shop) Retailers - other | 82 yards away | Exempt | |
| Emilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Ashburton Delicatessen Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| The Fish Deli Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Tidballs Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
Questions about The Red Mullet
What is The Red Mullet's food hygiene rating?
The Red Mullet has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Teignbridge Council on 11 September 2025.
Is The Red Mullet safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Red Mullet last inspected?
The Red Mullet was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Mullet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Mullet compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Mullet holds a 3. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Red Mullet 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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