Wilcombe Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
Wilcombe Store 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 28 February 2022, more than 4 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: Wilcombe Stores, 42 Halsbury Road, Tiverton, EX16 4AE
How it compares in Mid Devon
In Mid Devon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Wilcombe Store 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% | ← Wilcombe Store | |
| 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 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 Wilcombe Store 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 Wilcombe Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast/Lunch On The Go Other catering premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Wilcombe Primary School School/college/university | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Canal Tearoom and Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 March 2025 |
| Park Hill Nursery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| The Ducks Ditty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Elmore AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2019 |
| Blundells School - Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| The Larches Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Wilcombe Store
What is Wilcombe Store's food hygiene rating?
Wilcombe Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Devon Council on 28 February 2022.
Is Wilcombe Store 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 Wilcombe Store last inspected?
Wilcombe Store was last inspected on 28 February 2022, more than 4 years 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 Wilcombe Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Wilcombe Store compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Wilcombe Store holds a 4. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Wilcombe Store 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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