Food hygiene ratings in Axminster

There are 143 food businesses in Axminster with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by East Devon Council. A further 35 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.

Hygiene standards in Axminster

82% of rated businesses in Axminster hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. None currently sits at 2 or below.

Across East Devon as a whole, 84% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Axminster is in line with the borough.

How the 108 rated businesses in Axminster score
5 out of 5 89 82%
4 out of 5 13 12%
3 out of 5 6 6%
2 out of 5 0 0%
1 out of 5 0 0%
0 out of 5 0 0%

Questions about food hygiene in Axminster

How many food businesses in Axminster have a hygiene rating?

143 food businesses in Axminster have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by East Devon Council. 108 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.

What is a typical food hygiene rating in Axminster?

82% of rated businesses in Axminster hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.

Are there any badly rated places in Axminster?

No. No rated food business in Axminster currently scores 2 or below.

Who inspects food businesses in Axminster?

Environmental health officers at East Devon Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.

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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.