Central Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Central Convenience 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 10 October 2025, 9 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: Central Stores, 17 West Street, Witheridge, EX16 8AA
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Convenience sits behind roughly 1,236 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← Central Convenience | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Convenience 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 Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Moors Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
| Mitre Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Witheridge Newsagents Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2016 |
| La Petite Bouchee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Witheridge Churches Together Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2016 |
| Witheridge C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 253 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| Littledart Fulfilment Manufacturers/packers | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| S W C H Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Central Convenience
What is Central Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Central Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Devon Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Central Convenience 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 Convenience last inspected?
Central Convenience was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 months 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 Central Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Convenience compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Central Convenience holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Central Convenience 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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