North Street Books & Tearooms
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North Street Books & Tearooms is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 5 North Street Ashburton Devon, TQ13 7QJ, in the Teignbridge local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 August 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 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. Teignbridge oversees 1,318 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Teignbridge is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- 5 North Street Ashburton Devon
- Postcode
- TQ13 7QJ
- Local Authority
- Teignbridge
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1619932
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of North Street Books & Tearooms?
North Street Books & Tearooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Teignbridge.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 North Street Books & Tearooms last inspected?
North Street Books & Tearooms was last inspected on 2025-08-21. 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 North Street Books & Tearooms located?
North Street Books & Tearooms is located at 5 North Street Ashburton Devon , TQ13 7QJ, in the Teignbridge local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TQ13 postcode area.