The Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
The Mini Market 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 1 Leat Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5LJ
How it compares in Mid Devon
In Mid Devon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mini Market sits behind roughly 592 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ← The Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 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 The Mini Market 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 Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Domino Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Westexe Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2019 |
| Gerrys Premier Store Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| St Pauls Church Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Love from Beth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| The Coffee Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Nawab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about The Mini Market
What is The Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
The Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Devon Council on 7 January 2026.
Is The Mini Market 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 The Mini Market last inspected?
The Mini Market was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mini Market?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mini Market compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Mini Market holds a 4. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Mini Market 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
The Mini Market is one of 204 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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