Central food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Central holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 May 2026, 2 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: 1 The Strand, Lympstone, Exmouth, EX8 5JW
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Central sits behind roughly 1,218 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← Central | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Central 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 Central, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tide Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Ascona Retail LTD Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Halsdown Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Exmouth Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Kings Garden And Leisure Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Foot Golf On The Exe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Hulham Road Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Gilletts Spar Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about Central
What is Central's food hygiene rating?
Central has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Devon Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Central safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Central last inspected?
Central was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 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 Central?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Central holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Central 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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Central is one of 299 rated food businesses in Exmouth. See every hygiene rating in Exmouth →
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