Bennys Of Braunton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Bennys Of Braunton 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 13 March 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: 4 Exeter Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JL
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Bennys Of Braunton 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% | ← Bennys Of Braunton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bennys Of Braunton 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 Bennys Of Braunton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Stores Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| John Patts Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Mariners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| South 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Reed's Butchers Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2026 |
| The Lookout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Bennys Of Braunton
What is Bennys Of Braunton's food hygiene rating?
Bennys Of Braunton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Bennys Of Braunton 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 Bennys Of Braunton last inspected?
Bennys Of Braunton was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 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 Bennys Of Braunton?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bennys Of Braunton 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 Bennys Of Braunton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Bennys Of Braunton 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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