Bishops Nympton Community Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Bishops Nympton Community Shop 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 9 July 2025, 12 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: Spirelake Close, Bishops Nympton, South Molton, EX36 4NY
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bishops Nympton Community Shop sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Bishops Nympton Community Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Bishops Nympton Community Shop 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.
Questions about Bishops Nympton Community Shop
What is Bishops Nympton Community Shop's food hygiene rating?
Bishops Nympton Community Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Bishops Nympton Community Shop 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 Bishops Nympton Community Shop last inspected?
Bishops Nympton Community Shop was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 Bishops Nympton Community Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bishops Nympton Community Shop 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 Bishops Nympton Community Shop holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Bishops Nympton Community Shop 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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