Blackdown Support Group food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Devon
Blackdown Support Group holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 June 2024, more than 2 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: Throgmorton Community Hall, Unit 6, Culme Way, EX14 4JP
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Blackdown Support Group sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Blackdown Support Group | |
| 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 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 Blackdown Support Group 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 Blackdown Support Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Fish Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Highfield Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 June 2025 |
| Lakeview Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Rain Nutrience Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Liberator Coffee Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Blackdown Support Group
What is Blackdown Support Group's food hygiene rating?
Blackdown Support Group has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Blackdown Support Group safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackdown Support Group last inspected?
Blackdown Support Group was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Blackdown Support Group?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackdown Support Group 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 Blackdown Support Group holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Blackdown Support Group 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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