Food hygiene ratings in Axminster
There are 147 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 38 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Axminster
85% of rated businesses in Axminster hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 1 business scores 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across East Devon as a whole, 85% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Axminster is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 93 | 85% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 3 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Axminster
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Roots Childcare Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 July 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Axminster
How many food businesses in Axminster have a hygiene rating?
147 food businesses in Axminster have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by East Devon Council. 109 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Axminster?
85% 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?
1 food businesses in Axminster hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
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.
Nearby towns in East Devon
- Exmouth 297 places
- Sidmouth 170 places
- Exeter 148 places
- Honiton 143 places
- Seaton 139 places
- Budleigh Salterton 63 places
- Ottery St Mary 48 places
- Colyton 46 places
Food businesses in Axminster
- Acorn Academy Catering 5 - Very good
- Acorn Academy Catering Exempt
- All Saints Wise Owls Exempt
- Andrewshayes Caravan Site 5 - Very good
- Arts Cafe Bar 5 - Very good
- Atkins Auctions Ltd Exempt
- Axclub 5 - Very good
- Axe Convenience Store 4 - Good
- Axe Valley Fine Foods- Lyme Bay Lamb And Game Exempt
- Axe Valley Londis Awaiting inspection
- Axminster Conservative Club 5 - Very good
- Axminster Country Market Exempt
- Axminster Guildhall 5 - Very good
- Axminster Kebab House - Pizza Anatolia 5 - Very good
- Axminster Tools And Machinery Exempt
- Axminster Town Football Club 5 - Very good
- Axminster United Reformed Church Exempt
- Belluno 5 - Very good
- Burrow Farm Gardens Tearoom 5 - Very good
- Busy Bee Florist 5 - Very good
- Castlewood Vineyards Ltd Exempt
- Catering For All Occasions 5 - Very good
- Central 4 - Good
- Chardstock Community Shop Ltd 5 - Very good
- Cheeki 5 - Very good
- Cheeki Exempt
- Cinnamons 5 - Very good
- Clear Ritual Exempt
- Cloakham Lawn Sports Centre 5 - Very good
- Complete Bake - EV 072 Exempt
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.