Taphill Takeaway

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-04-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Taphill Takeaway is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 7 Station Road, Bere Alston, PL20 7EJ, in the West Devon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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 takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. 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
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
7 Station Road, Bere Alston
Postcode
PL20 7EJ
Local Authority
West Devon
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1424734

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Taphill Takeaway?

Taphill Takeaway 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 takeaway/sandwich shop?

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 Taphill Takeaway last inspected?

Taphill Takeaway was last inspected on 2025-04-23. 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 Taphill Takeaway located?

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