SMUG Supplements food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
SMUG Supplements 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 19 March 2019, more than 7 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: Cooks Cross, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4AW
How it compares in North Devon
That puts SMUG Supplements among the 1,107 places in North 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← SMUG Supplements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 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 SMUG Supplements 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 SMUG Supplements, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 August 2025 |
| South Side Stores Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bengal Tiger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 August 2025 |
| Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Mother Hubbard's Food Pantry Mobile caterer | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Mandarin Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| South Molton Community College School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Wing It Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about SMUG Supplements
What is SMUG Supplements's food hygiene rating?
SMUG Supplements has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 19 March 2019.
Is SMUG Supplements 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 SMUG Supplements last inspected?
SMUG Supplements was last inspected on 19 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SMUG Supplements?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 SMUG Supplements compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and SMUG Supplements is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects SMUG Supplements 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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SMUG Supplements is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
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