St Pauls Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Teignbridge
St Pauls Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2023, more than 2 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: St Pauls Church Church Street Starcross Devon, EX6 8QB
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts St Pauls Church among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← St Pauls Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 St Pauls Church 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 St Pauls Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group At Starcross Primary School/college/university | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Gilletts Spar Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Cofton Farm Camp Shop (Site Shop) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cofton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Exe Sailing Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Fish On The Quay Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| La Mar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Chi Restaurant And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about St Pauls Church
What is St Pauls Church's food hygiene rating?
St Pauls Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 15 November 2023.
Is St Pauls Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Pauls Church last inspected?
St Pauls Church was last inspected on 15 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 St Pauls Church?
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 St Pauls Church compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and St Pauls Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects St Pauls Church 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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