Reed's Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Reed's Butchers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: Reed's Butchers Ltd, 8 South Street, Braunton, EX33 2AA
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Reed's Butchers sits behind roughly 1,236 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← Reed's Butchers | |
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Reed's Butchers 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 Reed's Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trattoria N4 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| The Lookout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| SQ Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Worx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bubbles Boba Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| The Siam Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Beach Buddies Childcare Caring Premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Reed's Butchers
What is Reed's Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Reed's Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Devon Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Reed's Butchers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Reed's Butchers last inspected?
Reed's Butchers was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Reed's Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Reed's Butchers 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 Reed's Butchers holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Reed's Butchers 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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