Saunders Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Exeter City
Saunders Stores Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30 Clifton Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2BW
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Saunders Stores Ltd among the 870 places in Exeter City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 870 | 87% | ← Saunders Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Saunders Stores 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 Saunders Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central & Southern Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| 168 Oriental Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Boneyard Video Arcade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ari's Healthy Life Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Chicken point exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| BHL Oriental Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| All Stars Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Saunders Stores Ltd
What is Saunders Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Saunders Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 22 October 2020.
Is Saunders Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saunders Stores Ltd last inspected?
Saunders Stores Ltd was last inspected on 22 October 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Saunders Stores 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 Saunders Stores Ltd compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Saunders Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Saunders Stores 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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