South Side Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
South Side Stores 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 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Cooks Cross, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4AW
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so South Side Stores 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% | ← South Side Stores | |
| 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 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 South Side Stores 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 South Side Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Tiger Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 August 2025 |
| Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery Caring Premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Mandarin Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| SMUG Supplements Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Wing It Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| Eastleigh Care Homes Caring Premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Chip N Fin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| The South Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about South Side Stores
What is South Side Stores's food hygiene rating?
South Side Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 10 December 2024.
Is South Side Stores 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 South Side Stores last inspected?
South Side Stores was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 South Side Stores?
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 South Side Stores 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 South Side Stores holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects South Side Stores 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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South Side Stores is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
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