Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Devon
Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: Axe Valley Academy, Chard Street, Axminster, EX13 5EA
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School 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% | ← Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School 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 Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School
What is Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School 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 Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Impact Food Group @ Axe Valley School 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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