BJs Value House food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
BJs Value House holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: B J Value House, Unit 3, Seven Brethren Bank, EX31 2AS
How it compares in North Devon
A 2 is rare: only 15 of 1,317 rated places in North Devon score this low, about one in 88. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← BJs Value House | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 BJs Value House the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to BJs Value House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Imperial Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Holy Trinity Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bromley's at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2017 |
| Golden Lion Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Asda Barnstaple Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2017 |
Questions about BJs Value House
What is BJs Value House's food hygiene rating?
BJs Value House has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Devon Council on 22 July 2024.
Is BJs Value House safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was BJs Value House last inspected?
BJs Value House was last inspected on 22 July 2024, 23 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 BJs Value House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BJs Value House 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 BJs Value House holds a 2. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects BJs Value House 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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