Tea by the Taw
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Tea by the Taw is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EU, in the North Devon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 31 July 2024, 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. North Devon oversees 1,455 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Devon is 4.7 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
- The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon
- Postcode
- EX31 1EU
- Local Authority
- North Devon
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1744658
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Tea by the Taw?
Tea by the Taw has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Devon.
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 Tea by the Taw last inspected?
Tea by the Taw was last inspected on 2024-07-31. 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 Tea by the Taw located?
Tea by the Taw is located at The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon , EX31 1EU, in the North Devon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX31 postcode area.