Harvest Energy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Harvest Energy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 June 2023, more than 3 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: Yarcombe, Honiton, EX14 9ND
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Harvest Energy 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% | ← Harvest Energy | |
| 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 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 Harvest Energy 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 Harvest Energy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightside Honiton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Hilltop Free Range Pork Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| The Belfry Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| The Yarcombe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Harvest Energy
What is Harvest Energy's food hygiene rating?
Harvest Energy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 2 June 2023.
Is Harvest Energy 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harvest Energy last inspected?
Harvest Energy was last inspected on 2 June 2023, more than 3 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 Harvest Energy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Harvest Energy 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 Harvest Energy holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Harvest Energy 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Harvest Energy is one of 141 rated food businesses in Honiton. See every hygiene rating in Honiton →
East Devon inspects and rates 1,551 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk
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