South Molton Community College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
South Molton Community College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 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: Alswear Old Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4LA
How it compares in North Devon
That puts South Molton Community College among the 1,107 places in North 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← South Molton Community College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 South Molton Community College 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 Molton Community College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbard's Food Pantry Mobile caterer | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| South Molton Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 August 2025 |
| SMUG Supplements Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| South Side Stores Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bengal Tiger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 August 2025 |
| South Molton Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Tarka Tots Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about South Molton Community College
What is South Molton Community College's food hygiene rating?
South Molton Community College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 11 November 2024.
Is South Molton Community College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Molton Community College last inspected?
South Molton Community College was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 Molton Community College?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Molton Community College compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and South Molton Community College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects South Molton Community College 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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