Brandon Care Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Devon
Brandon Care Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hillside House, Exeter Road, Newton Poppleford, EX10 0DE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Brandon Care Ltd among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Brandon Care Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Brandon Care Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Brandon Care Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Cross Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Cannon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 August 2025 |
| The Newton Poppleford Community Larder Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Rickshaw Express Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Rainbow Pre-school Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Newton Poppleford Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Brandon Care Ltd
What is Brandon Care Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Brandon Care Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Brandon Care Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brandon Care Ltd last inspected?
Brandon Care Ltd was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brandon Care Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brandon Care Ltd compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Brandon Care Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Brandon Care Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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