The Vending Shed food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
The Vending Shed 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 20 September 2024, 21 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: Mole Avon Trading Ltd, Station Yard, Axminster, EX13 5PF
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Vending Shed among the 1,093 places in East 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Vending Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Vending Shed 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 The Vending Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Ale Way (Axminster) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Sun N Aqua Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Crema The Crop Manufacturers/packers | 307 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tasty Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Tasty Thais Takeaway/sandwich shop | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Kerrington House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about The Vending Shed
What is The Vending Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Vending Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 20 September 2024.
Is The Vending Shed 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 The Vending Shed last inspected?
The Vending Shed was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 months 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 The Vending Shed?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vending Shed compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Vending Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Vending Shed 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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The Vending Shed is one of 143 rated food businesses in Axminster. See every hygiene rating in Axminster →
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