Bere Alston Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-03-06

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Bere Alston Primary School is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Bere Alston Primary School, Station Road, Bere Alston, PL20 7AU, in the West Devon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Devon oversees 626 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Devon is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Bere Alston Primary School, Station Road, Bere Alston
Postcode
PL20 7AU
Local Authority
West Devon
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1420858

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bere Alston Primary School?

Bere Alston Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Devon.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Bere Alston Primary School last inspected?

Bere Alston Primary School was last inspected on 2025-03-06. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Bere Alston Primary School located?

Bere Alston Primary School is located at Bere Alston Primary School, Station Road, Bere Alston , PL20 7AU, in the West Devon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PL20 postcode area.